NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Motiv Power Systems - Loss of Drive Power
Published: March 3, 2025Recall ID: 25V138000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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 school buses with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, and 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 school buses with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A throttle position sensor (TPS) power wire connector pin may loosen, causing a loss of signal to the powertrain control module and a loss of drive power.
Affected Products
Loss of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 25V138000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V138000 |
| 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 school buses with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, and 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 school buses with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A throttle position sensor (TPS) power wire connector pin may loosen, causing a loss of signal to the powertrain control module and a loss of drive power. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair, or replace the PCM connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804. |
| Consequence summary | Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 40 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |