Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 G5 school buses
— Recall Campaign #24V242000
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."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 61 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V242000
| Manufacturer: | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 28, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V242000 |
| Units affected: | 61 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.