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- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
- Problem
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2019 G5 bus. 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."
- Risk
- 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-CUC.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A LIN gateway module in certain vehicles may fail, causing the windshield defrosting and defogging system to stop working. The vehicles then do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 103 for windshield defrosting and defogging systems.
An inoperative defroster can leave the windshield fogged or iced, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. If your vehicle's defroster stops working or you notice reduced windshield visibility, avoid driving until it is repaired.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the LIN gateway module at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. You can contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 (recall number 24-105-CUC), and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2019 |
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