CarRecallWatch- 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 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A wire connector pin for the throttle position sensor can loosen on certain electric school buses. When this happens, the powertrain control module loses the sensor signal and the bus can lose drive power. Losing drive power raises the risk of a crash.
The affected vehicles are certain 2017-2020 Motiv E-450 and F-59 school buses with the Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, and 2020-2023 Motiv E-450, F-59, and F-53 school buses with the Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. Owners were notified by letter mailed April 23, 2025.
The repair is free. Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair or replace the powertrain control module connector. To schedule service or ask questions, call Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
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