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SevereNHTSA·24V781000·Announced 2024-10-18

Motiv Recalls 2021-2024 E-450 School Buses Due to Wire Connection Issue

Motiv Power Systems is recalling 2021-2024 E-450 school buses because a loose wire connection could cause a loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the propulsion system that can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain. The recall addresses a defect where a wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high-voltage batteries.

This interruption of 12-volt control power can result in a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The defect is located in the propulsion system cables.

Motiv field support technicians will inspect and replace the 12-volt control cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 23, 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
25

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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