CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025-2026 Micro Bird G5e school buses may allow the transmission to be put into gear while the rear emergency door is locked. This means the bus can be moving with an emergency exit that cannot be opened, which fails Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 217 for bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
A locked emergency exit can prevent or delay passengers from getting out during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. If you own or operate one of these buses, contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Authorized dealers will inspect and repair the transmission interlock as necessary at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Micro Bird G5E School Bus | 20252026 |
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