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HighNHTSA·24V603000·Announced 2024-08-12

Motiv Recalls 2021-2023 E-450 School Buses Due to Wiring Defect

Motiv Power Systems is recalling 2021-2023 E-450 school buses 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 no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-450 BEV chassis school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The recall addresses a defect in the Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires, which could contact the frame rail and become damaged. This damage may result in a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 SCHOOL BUS
Brand
MOTIV
Manufacturer
Motiv Power Systems
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
6

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 SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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