NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Motiv Power Systems - Electrical Short Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Published: April 21, 2025Recall ID: 25V262000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Electrical Short Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Electrical Short Can Cause Loss of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 25V262000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V262000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 3 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |