Motiv Power Systems: Safety Recalls in 2024
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Motiv Power Systems in 2024. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 18, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loose Connection May Cause Loss Of Drive Power
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain. A wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high voltage (HV) batteries.
NHTSA ID: 24V781000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and replace the 12-volt control cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 18, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loose Connection May Cause Loss Of Drive Power
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain. A wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high voltage (HV) batteries.
NHTSA ID: 24V782000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 40
Consequence Summary:
Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and replace the 12-volt control cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 19, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loose, Damaged Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-53 and F-59 vehicles 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.
NHTSA ID: 24V698000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 151
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct any loose wiring, and replace damaged 12-volt control wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 19, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loose, Damaged Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power
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.
NHTSA ID: 24V699000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 13
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 12, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Damage to Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires could contact the frame rail and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 24V603000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair any loose wiring and replace damaged CAN wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 12, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
HV Battery Shutdown Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
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.
NHTSA ID: 24V602000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 28
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 22, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Damage to Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires could contact the frame rail and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 24V547000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 78
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair any loose wiring, and replace damaged CAN wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 22, 2024
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
HV Battery Shutdown Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450, 2019-2023 F-59, and 2019-2020 F-53 vehicles 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.
NHTSA ID: 24V546000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 200
Consequence Summary:
The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of power steering, brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
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