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- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
- Problem
- 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."
- 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-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.
What this recall means for you
A module that controls the windshield defrosting system may fail, leaving the defroster inoperative. Without working defrost or defog, the driver's view through the windshield can be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 103 for windshield defrosting and defogging systems.
If you own an affected school bus, contact an authorized dealer to have the LIN gateway module replaced. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. You can also contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012, referencing recall number 24-105-CUS.
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Affected vehicles
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