CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus recalls
Electric school buses may lose drive power
A wire connector pin for the throttle position sensor can loosen on certain electric school buses.
Loose wire can cut power to drive system, raising crash risk
A wire connection point in the 12-volt control power cable on these electric school buses can loosen.
Software Fault Can Shut Down Bus Power and Steering Assist
Certain electric school buses built from 2020 to 2023 with the Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain may have vehicle control software that can incorrectly classify a loss of isolation between the chassis and the high voltage system.
Bus Can Lose Drive Power Due to Damaged Wiring
Certain 2021-2023 Motiv E-450 electric school buses with the Gen 5 EPIC powertrain may have Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires that contact the frame rail.
2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus questions
Does the 2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus: Electric school buses may lose drive power; Loose wire can cut power to drive system, raising crash risk; Software Fault Can Shut Down Bus Power and Steering Assist; Bus Can Lose Drive Power Due to Damaged Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus has been fixed?
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