NHTSA Campaign 24V781000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
Issued by Motiv Power Systems · Reported Oct 18, 2024 · 25 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2021 | 25 |
| MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2022 | 25 |
| MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2023 | 25 |
| MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2024 | 25 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V781000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.