Greenpower recalls 2018–2024 EV Star and 2020–2023 EV Star Mobility Plus buses over software error letting bus move with lift out
A software error in the control module may let the bus move while the wheelchair lift is deployed, which raises the risk of injury to people using the lift.
What to do
Dealers will update the control module software for free, and owner letters are expected to be mailed October 12, 2026. Owners may call Greenpower customer service at 1-909-346-1090 and cite recall number GP2604002.
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Recall details
- Product
- Greenpower EV Star Mobility Plus Bus, EV Star Bus 2018–2024
- Hazard
- The bus moving while the wheelchair lift is in use increases the risk of injury.
- Units
- 94 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 30, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V629000
- Manufacturer campaign number: GP2604002
- Model years: 2018–2024
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Official notice
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- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- 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.
- Consequence
- The bus moving while the wheelchair lift is in use increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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