The defect
Greenpower Motor Company Inc. (Greenpower) is recalling certain 2018-2024 EV Star and 2020-2023 EV Star Mobility Plus buses. A control module interlock software error may allow the bus to move while the wheelchair lift is deployed.
The risk
The bus moving while the wheelchair lift is in use increases the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will update the control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 12, 2026. Owners may contact Greenpower's customer service at 1-909-346-1090. Greenpower's number for this recall is GP2604002.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Greenpower EV Star Bus | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Greenpower EV Star Mobility Plus Bus | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenpower EV Star Bus | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Greenpower EV Star Bus | 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| Greenpower EV Star Bus | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Greenpower EV Star Bus | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Greenpower EV Star Bus | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Greenpower EV Star Bus | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Greenpower EV Star Bus | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Greenpower EV Star Mobility Plus Bus | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Greenpower EV Star Mobility Plus Bus | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Greenpower EV Star Mobility Plus Bus | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Greenpower EV Star Mobility Plus Bus | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2026
113 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the electrical system; Greenpower Motor Company Inc. filed 3 campaigns in all.
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| 26V681000 16 Oct 2026 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 26V680000 16 Oct 2026 | Alliance RV, LLC |
| 26V672000 13 Oct 2026 | K.Z., Inc. |
| 26V653000 6 Oct 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V652000 6 Oct 2026 | E-One Incorporated |
| 26V644000 5 Oct 2026 | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| 26V645000 5 Oct 2026 | Motor Coach Industries, Inc |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026