Recall
Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus — 24V602000
NHTSA ID
24V602000
Make
Motiv
Model
F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2024-08-12
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
28
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-450 and 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the chassis and high voltage system, shutting down the high voltage (HV) batteries.
Consequence
The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of steering and brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Motiv will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Affected Vehicles
Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus
Model Years: 2020