Motiv recall: Electrical system
What is 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.
What could happen
Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 covered
- Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus 2021–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V781000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Motiv Power Systems
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 18, 2024
- Owners notified
- Dec 23, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Cables
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 nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Motiv recall: Vehicle speed control Mar 3, 2025
- Motiv recall: Electrical system Aug 12, 2024
- 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.