Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switchRecall 25V-563 · 2025–2026 Micro Bird G5e School Bus
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. recall 25V-563 covers 30 2025–2026 Micro Bird G5e School Bus for a automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch problem, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V563000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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."
The risk
An emergency exit that is locked can prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 11, 2025 to August 25, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.