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HighNHTSA·24V547000·Announced 2024-07-22

Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis Recalled for Wiring Damage Risk

Motiv Power Systems is recalling 2021-2024 E-450 BEV chassis vehicles because damaged CAN signal wires could cause a loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of drive power increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The recall involves 78 affected vehicles. The issue is that the Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires could contact the frame rail and become damaged, which may result in a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair any loose wiring and replace damaged CAN wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MOTIV E-450 BEV CHASSIS
Brand
MOTIV
Manufacturer
Motiv Power Systems
Category
Vehicle — Electric Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
78

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • E-450 BEV CHASSIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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