2017–2023 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus, Motiv EPIC4 E450 Bev School Bus, Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus +more: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25V138000 · 40 units potentially affected · filed Mar 3, 2025
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V138000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- Motiv Power Systems
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
- Units affected
- 40
- Report received
- Mar 3, 2025
- Owner letters
- Apr 23, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Motiv EPIC4 E450 Bev School Bus 2017, 2018
- Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus 2021, 2022, 2023
- Motiv F-53 School Bus 2020
- Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
- Motiv F-59 School Bus 2017, 2018, 2021