Motiv recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus 2019–2020, 2022–2023
- Motiv F-59 School Bus 2017–2018, 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V699000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Motiv Power Systems
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 19, 2024
- Owners notified
- Nov 21, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
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 Apr 21, 2025
- Motiv recall: Vehicle speed control Mar 3, 2025
- Motiv recall: Electrical system Aug 12, 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.