MOTIV — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-08-12

Motiv E-450 school buses have a control system issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-12
Manufacturer	Motiv Power Systems
Models affected	E-450 SCHOOL BUS
Model year	2021-2023
Units affected	6
Defect	Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires could contact the frame rail and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power._x000D_ A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair any loose wiring and replace damaged CAN wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Recall number	24V603000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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