NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Motiv Power Systems - Loose, Damaged Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Published: September 19, 2024Recall ID: 24V698000Category: 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 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-53 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The wiring harness may be missing a heat shrink insulator and retention clip. The 12-volt control wires may deteriorate and loosen, causing a loss of connection to the high voltage (HV) batteries and drive power.
Affected Products
Loose, Damaged Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loose, Damaged Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 24V698000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V698000 |
| 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 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-53 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The wiring harness may be missing a heat shrink insulator and retention clip. The 12-volt control wires may deteriorate and loosen, causing a loss of connection to the high voltage (HV) batteries and drive power. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct any loose wiring, and replace damaged 12-volt control wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 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 | 151 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |