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Motiv E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS

Motiv E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS

Model years
2021–2023

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-450 and 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the chassis and high voltage system, shutting down the high voltage (HV) batteries.

Risk

The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of steering and brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Motiv will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.

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Motiv F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS

Model years
2020–2020

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-450 and 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the chassis and high voltage system, shutting down the high voltage (HV) batteries.

Risk

The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of steering and brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Motiv will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.

View the official source notice →