Recall
Micro Bird G5 School Bus — 24V242000
NHTSA ID
24V242000
Make
Micro Bird
Model
G5 School Bus
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2024-03-28
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Units Affected
61
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
24-105-CUS
Summary
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019 G5 school buses. A LIN gateway module may fail causing the defrosting system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Consequence
An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the LIN gateway module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-105-CUS.