NHTSA campaign 25V262000
Motiv Power Systems recall 25V262000
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.
Reported 04/21/2025
What can happen
An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Electrical system: Propulsion system: Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
- Structure: Critical fasteners
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.