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NHTSA Recall 25V563000: Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 2025–2026 Micro Bird G5E School Bus.

30
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (October 27)
NHTSA campaign25V563000
Manufacturer campaign25-115-EUS
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Report receivedAugust 29, 2025
Owner notificationOctober 27, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2026 G5e school buses. The transmission interlock may allow the vehicle to be put into gear when the rear emergency door is locked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Safety risk

An emergency exit that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission interlock as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-115-EUS.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V563000

Make and modelModel years
Micro Bird G5E School Bus2025, 2026

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.