NHTSA Recall 25V262000
Filed by Motiv Power Systems. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2025-04-21. An estimated 3 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main power disconnect to contact other structures and short.
Risk
An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Motiv field support technicians will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2025. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.