Recall 25V599 covers 419 2023-2025 Micro Bird G5 buses with service-door rod-eye ring delamination. Free repair at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
Micro Bird is recalling 419 2023-2025 G5 Transit Bus and G5 School Bus vehicles equipped with power-assisted service doors because rod-eye rings that connect the door panels to the opening gear can delaminate. That defect can leave the door open or make it open unexpectedly, which raises the risk that a passenger falls from the bus; Micro Bird dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The power-assisted service door on 2023-2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus and G5 School Bus buses is the entry door the driver opens and closes from the driver's seat. Its door panels are connected to an opening gear by rods, and the rod-eye rings act like attachment points that keep each door leaf tied to that gear.
On affected buses, a rod-eye ring can delaminate, which means its bonded layers separate. Once that ring comes apart, the rod no longer holds the door leaf securely to the opening gear. The affected door leaf can disengage and become loose, so the service door is no longer controlled properly from the driver's seat.
There is no warning sign before failure. A loose rear or front door leaf is the condition this recall is meant to correct.
Who's affected?
Covers the G5 Transit Bus for 2023 and 2024, plus the 2025 G5 School Bus, all involving the service door mechanism.
| 2023 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2024 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
| 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| Units affected | 419 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A service door panel that stays open or opens on its own can let a passenger fall from the bus, increasing injury risk. Keep passengers clear of the doorway, use the bus only with the door fully secured, and schedule the inspection and repair. Repair is free at any franchised Micro Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus or G5 School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free service-door inspection and repair for rod-eye ring delamination that prevents driver control of the door.
- Bring the recall notice Micro Bird mailed on November 7, 2025, or reference recall number 25V599 and Micro Bird recall 25-114-UUS or 25-116-RUC when you call.
- Avoid passenger service if the door remains open or opens unexpectedly until the dealer completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician inspects the service door mechanism for rod-eye ring delamination where the front and rear door panels attach to the opening gear. The technician repairs the mechanism as needed, and the recall repair is free. If you already paid for this defect before the owner letter and have not submitted the cost under warranty, submit a claim to Micro Bird Corporation with your repair documentation. Micro Bird provides reimbursement in part or in full after it approves the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 11, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 6, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| October 10, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 3, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 7, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V599?
Recall 25V599 covers 419 2023-2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus and G5 School Bus vehicles with a power-assisted service door defect. The rod-eye rings that connect the door panels to the opening gear can delaminate, leaving the driver unable to control the door. Micro Bird dealers will inspect and repair the door mechanism for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus or G5 School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included in recall 25V599. If it is, contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the service door inspection and repair. Reference recall 25V599 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Micro Bird's remedy says dealers will inspect the service door mechanism and repair it as necessary free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at the dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V599?
The service door can stay open or open unexpectedly. If that happens while the bus is in use, a passenger faces an increased risk of injury from falling out of the bus. Until the dealer completes the inspection and any needed repair, keep the door problem in mind during operation.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V599000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V599 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V599000 |
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)
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