NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. - Transmission Interlock May Fail To Detect Locked Emerge...
Published: August 29, 2025Recall ID: 25V563000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An emergency exit that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Transmission Interlock May Fail To Detect Locked Emergency Exit/FMVSS217
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Transmission Interlock May Fail To Detect Locked Emergency Exit/FMVSS217 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V563000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V563000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 63.33 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An emergency exit that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25-115-EUS |
| Potentially affected | 30 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |