NHTSA Recall 24V241000: Electrical heating element (visibility)
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2019 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V241000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24-105-CUC |
| Component | VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › WINDSHIELD › ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT |
| Report received | March 28, 2024 |
| Owner notification | May 17, 2024 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V241000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.