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Motiv Power Systems recall 25V138000

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 school buses with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, and 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 school buses with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A throttle position sensor (TPS) power wire connector pin may loosen, causing a loss of signal to the powertrain control module and a loss of drive power.

Reported 03/03/2025

What can happen

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Repair

Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair, or replace the PCM connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.

Components

  • Electrical system: Wiring
  • Vehicle speed control: Throttle: Throttle position sensor (tps)

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2023 Motiv E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2023 Motiv F-53 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2023 Motiv F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2022 Motiv E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2022 Motiv F-53 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2022 Motiv F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2021 Motiv E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2021 Motiv F-53 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2021 Motiv F-59 SCHOOL BUSView records2020 Motiv E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2020 Motiv F-53 SCHOOL BUSView records2020 Motiv F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2019 Motiv E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2019 Motiv F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSView records2018 Motiv EPIC4 E450 BEV SCHOOL BUSView records2018 Motiv F-59 SCHOOL BUSView records2017 Motiv EPIC4 E450 BEV SCHOOL BUSView records2017 Motiv F-59 SCHOOL BUSView records