Motiv recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain, and 2023-2025 Motiv F-59 and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 6 EPIC powertrain. A throttle position sensor (TPS) power wire connector pin may loosen, causing a loss of signal to the powertrain control module and a loss of drive power.
What could happen
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair, or replace the PCM connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Vehicles covered
- Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis 2019–2023
- Motiv E-450 Chassis 2017–2018
- Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis 2020–2024
- Motiv F-53 Chassis 2025
- Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis 2019–2025
- Motiv F-59 Chassis 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V137000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Motiv Power Systems
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 3, 2025
- Owners notified
- Apr 23, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 222
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring; Vehicle speed control › Throttle › Throttle position sensor (tps)
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Motiv recall: Electrical system Sep 19, 2024
- Motiv recall: Electrical system Jul 22, 2024
- Motiv recall: Electrical system Jul 22, 2024
- Motiv recall: Structure Apr 18, 2025
- Motiv recall: Electrical system Jul 8, 2025
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.