NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Motiv Power Systems - Loose Connection May Cause Loss Of Drive Power
Published: October 18, 2024Recall ID: 24V781000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain. A wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high voltage (HV) batteries.
Affected Products
Loose Connection May Cause Loss Of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loose Connection May Cause Loss Of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 24V781000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V781000 |
| 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 2021-2024 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain. A wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high voltage (HV) batteries. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Motiv field support technicians will inspect and replace the 12-volt control cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804. |
| Consequence summary | Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 25 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |