NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Motiv Power Systems - Loose, Damaged Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Published: September 19, 2024Recall ID: 24V699000Category: 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 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-59 school buses 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 | 24V699000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V699000 |
| 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 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-59 school buses 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 or replace any 12-volt control wires showing signs of fatigue, cracking, or improper retention or protection as necessary, 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 | 13 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |