2021–2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus, 2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus Recall: Vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the…
NHTSA campaign 24V602000 · Electrical System · filed Aug 12, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-450 and 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the chassis and high voltage system, shutting down the high voltage (HV) batteries.
The risk
The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of steering and brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Motiv will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Motiv | E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Motiv | F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V602000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.