Recall 25V138000: 2019–2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus, 2017–2018 Motiv EPIC4 E450 BEV School Bus, 2021–2023 Motiv F-53 BEV Chassis School Bus +3 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Mar 3, 2025
Vehicles affected
40
Models
6
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 school buses with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, and 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 school buses with a Gen 5 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.

The risk

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2019 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2020 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2022 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2017 Motiv EPIC4 E450 BEV School Bus
  • 2018 Motiv EPIC4 E450 BEV School Bus
  • 2021 Motiv F-53 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2022 Motiv F-53 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2023 Motiv F-53 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2020 Motiv F-53 School Bus
  • 2019 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2022 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2023 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus
  • 2017 Motiv F-59 School Bus
  • 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus
  • 2021 Motiv F-59 School Bus

Details

NHTSA campaign
25V138000
Manufacturer
Motiv Power Systems
Owner letters
Apr 23, 2025
Components
Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System); Vehicle speed control:throttle:throttle position sensor (tps) (Acceleration & Cruise Control)

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