NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Motiv Power Systems - HV Battery Shutdown Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Published: August 12, 2024Recall ID: 24V602000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
HV Battery Shutdown Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | HV Battery Shutdown Can Cause Loss of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 24V602000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V602000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 28 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |