Motiv Recall 24V699000: Electrical System, Wiring
NHTSA recall 24V699000 · announced September 19, 2024 · filed by Motiv Power Systems · 13 units affected
The problem
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The wiring harness may be missing a heat shrink insulator and retention clip. The 12-volt control wires may deteriorate and loosen, causing a loss of connection to the high voltage (HV) batteries and drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct or replace any 12-volt control wires showing signs of fatigue, cracking, or improper retention or protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 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
- 2019 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2020 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2022 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2023 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2017 Motiv F-59 School Bus
- 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus
- 2021 Motiv F-59 School Bus
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.