NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Motiv Power Systems - Damage to Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Published: August 12, 2024Recall ID: 24V603000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Damage to Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Damage to Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 24V603000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V603000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Motiv Power Systems |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 6 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |