Recall 24V602000: 2021–2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus, 2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 12, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 28
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-450 and 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the chassis and high voltage system, shutting down the high voltage (HV) batteries.
The risk
The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of steering and brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Motiv will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus
- 2022 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus
- 2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus
- 2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V602000
- Manufacturer
- Motiv Power Systems
- Owner letters
- Sep 5, 2024
- Components
- Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:software (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology