Motiv Recall 24V602000: Electrical System, Propulsion System, Charging, Module, Software

NHTSA recall 24V602000 · announced August 12, 2024 · filed by Motiv Power Systems · 28 units affected

The problem

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-450 and 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the chassis and high voltage system, shutting down the high voltage (HV) batteries.

The risk

The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of steering and brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Motiv will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus
• 2022 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus
• 2023 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus
• 2020 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.