Safety Recall NHTSA · 25V563000 Reported August 29, 2025

Transmission interlock may fail to detect locked emergency exit/fmvss217

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Power Train · 30 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V563000
Manufacturer Campaign
25-115-EUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
30
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 29, 2025
Completion Rate
63.33

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."

Safety Consequence

An emergency exit that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 25V563000 or campaign 25-115-EUS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V563000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 25V563000?

NHTSA recall 25V563000 was issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. on August 29, 2025. It addresses: Transmission interlock may fail to detect locked emergency exit/fmvss217. The recall affects approximately 30 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V563000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25-115-EUS. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.