The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25V137000·Announced 2025-03-03

Motiv Recalls Chassis Vehicles Due to Throttle Position Sensor Defect

Motiv Power Systems is recalling specific chassis vehicles because a loose throttle position sensor pin may cause a loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles with Gen 4 EPIC powertrains, 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 vehicles with Gen 5 EPIC powertrains, and 2023-2025 Motiv F-59 and F-53 vehicles with Gen 6 EPIC powertrains. The recall involves a defect where a throttle position sensor (TPS) power wire connector pin may loosen. This looseness can cause a loss of signal to the powertrain control module, resulting in a loss of drive power.

The 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 or replace the PCM connector free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 23, 2025. 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 CHASSIS, E-450 BEV CHASSIS, F-59 CHASSIS, F-53 BEV CHASSIS
Brand
MOTIV
Manufacturer
Motiv Power Systems
Category
Vehicle — Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
222

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 (6)

  • E-450 CHASSIS
  • E-450 BEV CHASSIS
  • F-59 CHASSIS
  • F-53 BEV CHASSIS
  • F-59 BEV CHASSIS
  • F-53 CHASSIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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