Recall 25V563 affects 30 2025-2026 Micro Bird G5E School Bus vehicles for a transmission interlock defect. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 30 2025-2026 G5E School Bus vehicles because the transmission interlock can let the bus shift into gear while the rear emergency door is locked. A locked emergency exit can delay occupants during an emergency and increase injury risk; Micro Bird dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The emergency door interlock on the 2025-2026 Micro Bird G5E School Bus is a safety link between the rear emergency door lock and the transmission. Its normal job is simple: if the rear emergency door is locked, the bus should not be able to shift into gear. That keeps a locked emergency exit from being paired with a bus that is ready to move.
On affected buses, that interlock connection was bypassed during electric-propulsion installation and inspection. The bypass was supposed to be removed after the interlock was corrected, but unclear testing instructions let some buses pass final inspection with the bypass still in place. With that bypass present, the transmission can be put into gear even when the rear emergency door is locked, although the alarm remains active.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or service technician should treat a locked rear emergency door with normal transmission operation as the defect, not as a normal alarm condition.
Who's affected?
Covers the same school bus model across 2 model years, tied to the emergency door interlock within the automatic transmission start interlock system.
| 2025 Micro Bird G5E School Bus | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2026 Micro Bird G5E School Bus | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 30 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
A locked emergency exit can slow or block occupants trying to leave the G5E School Bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. If your VIN is included, arrange the inspection and repair soon and tell the operator or service desk about any exit that does not release normally. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Micro Bird G5E School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free transmission-interlock inspection and repair that keeps the bus from being shifted into gear when the rear emergency door is locked.
- Bring the recall notice Micro Bird mailed, or reference recall number 25V563 when you call.
- Keep the rear emergency door unlocked and ready for use until the repair is complete.
- Call Micro Bird customer service at 819-477-2012 with questions about recall 25V563.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician inspects the transmission interlock and repairs it if the interlock does not stop the bus from being shifted into gear when the rear emergency door is locked. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. If you paid for this interlock repair before the owner notice and did not already submit it through warranty, submit the claim through your dealer or directly to Micro Bird. Reimbursement is provided in part or in full after Micro Bird approves the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 29, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| October 15, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 27, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V563?
Recall 25V563 covers 30 2025-2026 Micro Bird G5E School Bus vehicles with a transmission interlock that can allow the bus to be put into gear when the rear emergency door is locked. Micro Bird dealers will inspect and repair the interlock for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Micro Bird G5E School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 25V563. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the transmission interlock inspection and repair. Reference recall 25V563 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and noncompliances at no cost, and Micro Bird says dealers will inspect and repair the transmission interlock as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is delayed emergency exit. If the rear emergency door is locked, occupants can be prevented or delayed from leaving the bus during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. The dealer repair corrects the transmission interlock issue for free.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Micro Bird mailed owner notification letters on October 27, 2025. If you manage or recently bought a 2025-2026 Micro Bird G5E School Bus, check your VIN because the year and model are not enough to confirm inclusion.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V563000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V563 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V563000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →