MOTIV — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-10-18

Motiv E-450 school buses' powertrain wire connection may be loose

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-18
Manufacturer	Motiv Power Systems
Models affected	EPIC4 E450 BEV SCHOOL BUS
Model year	2021-2024
Units affected	40
Defect	Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain. A wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high voltage (HV) batteries._x000D_ Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Motiv field support technicians will inspect and replace the 12-volt control cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 11, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Recall number	24V781000
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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