Recall 25V600 covers 2,454 2023-2025 Micro Bird G5, T-Series, and Mb Ii buses for service-door control failure. Repair is free at franchised Micro Bird dealers.
Micro Bird is recalling 2,454 2023-2025 G5 School Bus, T-Series School Bus, G5 Transit Bus, and Mb Ii School Bus vehicles with power-assisted service doors because rod-eye rings can delaminate. The door panel can stay open or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a passenger falling from the bus; Micro Bird dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The power-assisted service door on these 2023-2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, G5 School Bus, T-Series School Bus, and Mb Ii School Bus vehicles uses a linkage to open and close the front and rear door panels from the driver's seat. A rod connects each door panel to the opening gear. The rod-eye ring is the ring-shaped end of that rod, and it keeps the panel tied to the gear as the door moves.
On affected buses, the rod-eye ring can delaminate, which means its layers separate. When that happens, the rod no longer holds the door panel securely to the opening gear. The door panel can disengage and become loose, so the driver no longer has normal control of that panel from the seat.
There is no warning sign before failure. A door panel that feels loose, does not follow the driver's control, or moves differently from the other panel needs service attention before the bus is used again.
Who's affected?
Spans 4 Micro Bird bus models across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years, all tied to the service door mechanism.
| 2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | body structure |
| 2024 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | body structure |
| 2023 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | body structure |
| 2025 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | body structure |
| 2025 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | body structure |
| 2024 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | body structure |
| Units affected | 2,454 |
| 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?
If the service door panel stays open or opens unexpectedly, a passenger can fall from the bus and be injured. Keep passengers away from the doorway until the door closes and latches correctly, and schedule the dealer inspection soon. 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, G5 School Bus, T-Series School Bus, or Mb Ii School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Micro Bird dealer to schedule the free service-door inspection and repair that addresses rod-eye ring delamination in the door mechanism.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it, and reference recall number 25V600 when you call.
- Avoid passenger service if the service door opens unexpectedly or stays open, and call the dealer before moving the bus.
- Call Micro Bird customer service at 819-477-2012 with questions about recall number 25V600.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Micro Bird technician inspects the power assisted service door mechanism for rod eye ring delamination where the front and rear door panels attach to the opening gear. The technician repairs the door mechanism as needed, and the recall work is free. If you already paid labor to mitigate this recall, contact Micro Bird Customer Service or a Micro Bird dealer with your repair paperwork so the labor reimbursement can be handled.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 11, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 16, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| October 17, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 7, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V600?
Recall 25V600 covers 2,454 2023-2025 Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, G5 School Bus, T-Series School Bus, and Mb Ii School Bus vehicles with power-assisted service doors. The rod-eye rings can delaminate, leaving the service door uncontrolled. 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, G5 School Bus, T-Series School Bus, or Mb Ii School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 25V600. If it is, contact a Micro Bird dealer to schedule the service-door inspection and repair. Reference recall 25V600 or Micro Bird recall 25-116-RUS when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Micro Bird dealers will inspect the power-assisted service door mechanism for rod-eye ring delamination and repair the mechanism as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V600?
The service door can remain open or open unexpectedly if the rod-eye rings delaminate. That can leave the driver unable to control the door and increase the risk of a passenger being injured by falling out of the bus.
When were owners notified about recall 25V600?
Micro Bird mailed owner notification letters on November 7, 2025. The recall remedy is available, so owners with included VINs can contact a Micro Bird dealer or Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012 for repair scheduling.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V600000 |
|---|---|
| Micro Bird customer service | 819-477-2012 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V600 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V600000 |
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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