CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER
- Problem
- Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires could contact the frame rail and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair any loose wiring and replace damaged CAN wiring as necessary, 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.
What this recall means for you
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. Over time, this contact can damage the wires and cause a loss of drive power.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. If your bus is affected, Motiv field support technicians will inspect the wiring, repair any loose wiring, and replace damaged CAN wiring as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. You can contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus | 202120222023 |
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