Windshield: electrical heating elementRecall 24V-242 · 2019–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. recall 24V-242 covers 61 2019–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus for a windshield: electrical heating element problem, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 43% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V242000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The 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."
The risk
An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
43%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.