2020 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus — Electrical system: propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Published April 18, 2025 · Recall initiated: April 21, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V262000, published April 18, 2025 and initiated April 21, 2025. Recalling firm: Motiv Power Systems; 2020 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus — Electrical system: propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts.
What's the hazard
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main power disconnect to contact other structures and short.
What to do
Motiv field support technicians will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2025. 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
- 2020 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus — Electrical system: propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V262000 on April 18, 2025. Reported hazard: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main power disconnect to contact other structures and short.
What should I do if I have this product?
Motiv field support technicians will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 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: F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS.