MOTIV — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-09-19

Motiv F-59 school buses, potential Gen 4 EPIC system malfunction

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-19
Manufacturer	Motiv Power Systems
Models affected	F-59 SCHOOL BUS
Model year	2017-2023
Units affected	13
Defect	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._x000D_ A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	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 September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Recall number	24V699000
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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