NHTSA Campaign 24V602000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
Issued by Motiv Power Systems · Reported Aug 12, 2024 · 28 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2021 | 28 |
| MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2022 | 28 |
| MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2023 | 28 |
| MOTIV | F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2020 | 28 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V602000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.