Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 12, 2025
Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2023-2025) Recall: Door Panel May Open Unexpectedly
Micro Bird is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 school buses due to a risk of door panels opening unexpectedly, potentially causing passengers to fall out. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
“Micro Bird G5 School Bus (2023-2025) Recall: Door Panel May Open Unexpectedly.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/195249-micro-bird-g5-school-bus-2023-2025-recall-door-panel. Based on NHTSA recall #25V599000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V599000).
Micro Bird is recalling certain 2023-2025 G5 transit buses and 2025 G5 school buses due to a door panel hazard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on September 11, 2025.
How to tell if you have it
Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2025
Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus, 2023-2024
What to do
Dealers will inspect the service door mechanism for signs of rod-eye ring delamination and repair the mechanism as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012.
The hazard
The door panel may remain in the open position or open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of passenger being injured falling out of the bus.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. has issued 9 other recalls since September 11, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk (May 6, 2026), Micro Bird G5 Transit Bus Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk (May 6, 2026), and Micro Bird G5 Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk (March 13, 2026). NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2025 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS as of August 10, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2023 and 2025 and has a power-assisted service door. The recall covers specific models with the Micro Bird G5 transit bus.
Brand
Micro Bird
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Micro Bird Customer Service
Call 819-477-2012 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the door mechanism.
Inspect Door Mechanism
Dealers will check for signs of rod-eye ring delamination and repair the mechanism if needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the service door mechanism for signs of rod-eye ring delamination and repair the mechanism as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners can contact Micro Bird Customer Service at 819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 25-114-UUS. 25-116-RUC.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 56 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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