2019–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recall: A LIN gateway module may fail causing the defrosting system to be…
NHTSA campaign 24V242000 · Visibility · filed Mar 28, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Bird | G5 School Bus | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V242000 (manufacturer number 24-105-CUS). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.