2018 Motiv Epic4 E450 Bev School Bus | 2019 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2019 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2020 Motiv F-53 School Bus | 2017 Motiv Epic4 E450 Bev School Bus | 2017 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2023 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2023 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2023 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2021 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2021 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2021 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus — Electrical system: wiring
Published March 4, 2025 · Recall initiated: March 3, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V138000, published March 4, 2025 and initiated March 3, 2025. Recalling firm: Motiv Power Systems; 2018 Motiv Epic4 E450 Bev School Bus | 2019 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2019 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2020 Motiv F-53 School Bus | 2017 Motiv Epic4 E450 Bev School Bus | 2017 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2023 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2023 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2023 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2021 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2021 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2021 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus — Electrical system: wiring.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MOTIV
- Model
- EPIC4 E450 BEV SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Motiv Power Systems
- Lot
- 2018 MOTIV EPIC4 E450 BEV SCHOOL BUS | 2019 MOTIV E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2019 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2020 MOTIV E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2020 MOTIV F-53 SCHOOL BUS | 2017 MOTIV EPIC4 E450 BEV SCHOOL BUS | 2017 MOTIV F-59 SCHOOL BUS | 2018 MOTIV F-59 SCHOOL BUS | 2023 MOTIV E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2023 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2023 MOTIV F-53 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2022 MOTIV E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2022 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2022 MOTIV F-53 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2021 MOTIV E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS | 2021 MOTIV F-59 SCHOOL BUS | 2021 MOTIV F-53 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Motiv Epic4 E450 Bev School Bus | 2019 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2019 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2020 Motiv F-53 School Bus | 2017 Motiv Epic4 E450 Bev School Bus | 2017 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2023 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2023 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2023 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2022 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2021 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus | 2021 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2021 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis School Bus — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V138000 on March 4, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MOTIV. Model: EPIC4 E450 BEV SCHOOL BUS.