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title: "GREENPOWER EV STAR BUS recall: Wheelchair lift interlock software error"
description: Greenpower EV Star and EV Star Mobility Plus buses may move while a
  wheelchair lift is deployed; the control module software will be updated at no
  charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v629000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-09T18:18:28.840Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: GREENPOWER
manufacturers:
  - GREENPOWER
models:
  - EV STAR BUS
  - EV STAR MOBILITY PLUS BUS
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: GREENPOWER
    model: EV STAR BUS
    years:
      - 2024
      - 2023
      - 2022
      - 2021
      - 2020
      - 2019
      - 2018
  - manufacturer: GREENPOWER
    model: EV STAR MOBILITY PLUS BUS
    years:
      - 2023
      - 2022
      - 2021
      - 2020
campaigns:
  - 26V629000
campaign: 26V629000
affected: 94
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# GREENPOWER EV STAR BUS recall: Wheelchair lift interlock software error

## Summary

Greenpower EV Star and EV Star Mobility Plus buses may move while a wheelchair lift is deployed; the control module software will be updated at no charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: GREENPOWER
- Vehicle: EV STAR BUS
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V629000
- Potentially affected: 94

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

Owners and fleet operators of the listed Greenpower buses should pay attention to a software issue involving the wheelchair lift interlock. The condition can allow vehicle movement while the lift is in use, creating an injury risk.

## What the official recall record says

### GREENPOWER: EV STAR BUS, EV STAR MOBILITY PLUS BUS

An error in the control module interlock software may fail to keep the bus from moving when the wheelchair lift is deployed. If the vehicle moves while the lift is being used, occupants or lift users could be injured. The stated remedy is a no-charge update to the control module software.

**Owner information from the official record**

- **Repair and availability:** Dealers will update the control module software, free of charge.
- **Owner notices:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 12, 2026.
- **Manufacturer contact:** Owners may contact Greenpower's customer service at 1-909-346-1090.
- **Manufacturer recall reference:** GP2604002

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V629000
- **Vehicles listed:** GREENPOWER EV STAR BUS (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018); GREENPOWER EV STAR MOBILITY PLUS BUS (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
- **Potentially affected:** 94
- **Components:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
- **Report received:** September 30, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 12, 2026.
- **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.
- **Safety consequence:** The bus moving while the wheelchair lift is in use increases the risk of injury.
- **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.

## What owners should do next

Use the official campaign information to check the vehicle’s status, then contact Greenpower or an authorized dealer about the listed software remedy.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V629000. Report received 2026-09-30.

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