MOTIV — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-04-18

Motiv F-59 school buses, support bracket issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-18
Manufacturer	Motiv Power Systems
Models affected	F-59 SCHOOL BUS
Model year	2020
Units affected	3
Defect	Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main power disconnect to contact other structures and short._x000D_ An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Motiv field support technicians will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 13, 2025. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Recall number	25V262000
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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