CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2019-2022 F-53 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main power disconnect to contact other structures and short.
- Risk
- An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Motiv field support technicians will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 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 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019-2022 Motiv F-53 and F-59 battery-electric chassis equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain may have a support bracket that can fatigue and break. If the bracket fails, the main power disconnect can contact nearby structures and cause an electrical short.
An electrical short can shut down the high-voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2025.
Motiv field support technicians will replace the bracket free of charge. Owners can contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Motiv F-53 BEV Chassis | 2019202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis | 2019202020212022 |