The defect
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires could contact the frame rail and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair any loose wiring and replace damaged CAN wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2024
178 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the electrical system; Motiv Power Systems filed 13 campaigns in all.
| 24V969000 23 Dec 2024 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 24V966000 23 Dec 2024 | Storyteller Overland |
| 24V954000 20 Dec 2024 | Ford Motor Company |
| 24V959000 20 Dec 2024 | Gillig, LLC |
| 24V942000 19 Dec 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 24V940000 18 Dec 2024 | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| 24V932000 16 Dec 2024 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
| 24V930000 13 Dec 2024 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024