MOTIV — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-09-19

Motiv E-450, F-53, F-59 chassis, potential Gen 4 EPIC system malfunction

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-19
Manufacturer	Motiv Power Systems
Models affected	E-450 CHASSIS, F-53 CHASSIS, F-59 CHASSIS
Model year	2017-2020, 2020-2023, 2017-2023
Units affected	151
Defect	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._x000D_ A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct any loose wiring, and replace damaged 12-volt control wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 11, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Recall number	24V698000
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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