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Motiv F-53 Chassis Recall 25V137: Loose Wire Pin Can Cut Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 25V137, reported March 3, 2025, 222 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A wiring connector pin in the throttle position sensor circuit may loosen over time. When it does, the signal to the powertrain control module can be lost, and the vehicle can lose drive power while in operation.

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, particularly if it happens in traffic or at speed.

Motiv field support technicians will inspect the connector and repair or replace the powertrain control module connector at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners with questions can call Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V137Motiv Power Systems
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
Problem
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain, and 2023-2025 Motiv F-59 and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 6 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.
Risk
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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

Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis20192020202120222023
Motiv E-450 Chassis20172018
Motiv F-53 BEV Chassis20202021202220232024
Motiv F-53 Chassis2025
Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis2019202020212022202320242025
Motiv F-59 Chassis20172018