2019 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2023 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2021 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2017 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2020 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus — Electrical system: wiring
Published September 23, 2024 · Recall initiated: September 19, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V699000, published September 23, 2024 and initiated September 19, 2024. Recalling firm: Motiv Power Systems; 2019 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2023 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2021 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2017 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2020 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus — Electrical system: wiring.
What's the hazard
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The wiring harness may be missing a heat shrink insulator and retention clip. The 12-volt control wires may deteriorate and loosen, causing a loss of connection to the high voltage (HV) batteries and drive power.
What to do
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct or replace any 12-volt control wires showing signs of fatigue, cracking, or improper retention or protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MOTIV
- Model
- F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Motiv Power Systems
- Lot
- 2019 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2022 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2023 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2021 MOTIV F-59 SCHOOL BUS | 2017 MOTIV F-59 SCHOOL BUS | 2018 MOTIV F-59 SCHOOL BUS | 2020 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2023 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2021 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2017 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2020 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V699000 on September 23, 2024. Reported hazard: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The wiring harness may be missing a heat shrink insulator and retention clip. The 12-volt control wires may deteriorate and loosen, causing a loss of connection to the high voltage (HV) batteries and drive power.
What should I do if I have this product?
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct or replace any 12-volt control wires showing signs of fatigue, cracking, or improper retention or protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MOTIV. Model: F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS.