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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 24V699000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Published September 23, 2024 · Recall initiated: September 19, 2024

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.

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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