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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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