Motiv Recall 25V138000: Electrical System, Wiring
NHTSA recall 25V138000 · announced March 3, 2025 · filed by Motiv Power Systems · 40 units affected
The problem
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 school buses with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, and 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 school buses with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A throttle position sensor (TPS) power wire connector pin may loosen, causing a loss of signal to the powertrain control module and a loss of drive power.
The risk
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair, or replace the PCM connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. 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 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2021 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2022 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2023 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2017 Motiv Epic4 E450 Bev School Bus
- 2018 Motiv Epic4 E450 Bev School Bus
- 2021 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2022 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2023 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus
- 2020 Motiv F-53 School Bus
- 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.