CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
- Problem
- Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain. A wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high voltage (HV) batteries.
- Risk
- Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Motiv field support technicians will inspect and replace the 12-volt control cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A wire connection point in the 12-volt control power cable on these electric school buses can loosen. If it does, control power to the high voltage batteries can be interrupted, which can cause a loss of drive power.
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected 2021 through 2024 E-450 electric school buses with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain should contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804 to arrange service. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2024.
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and replace the 12-volt control cable as necessary, at no cost to you. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2021202220232024 |
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