2019 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2020 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element
Published March 28, 2024 · Recall initiated: March 28, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V242000, published March 28, 2024. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2019 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2020 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Model
- G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2019 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2022 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2024 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2023 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2020 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2020 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V242000 on March 28, 2024. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MICRO BIRD. Model: G5 SCHOOL BUS.