Motiv recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis 2021–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V547000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Motiv Power Systems
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 22, 2024
- Owners notified
- Sep 5, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 78
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring; Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction motor › Controller
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Motiv recall: Electrical system Mar 3, 2025
- Motiv recall: Electrical system Sep 19, 2024
- Motiv recall: Electrical system Jul 22, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.