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NHTSARecalled Sep 19, 2024 · #24V699000

Loose, Damaged Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The wiring harness may be missing a heat shrink insulator and retention clip. The 12-volt control wires may deteriorate and loosen, causing a loss of connection to the high voltage (HV) batteries and drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Loose, Damaged Wires can Cause Loss of Drive Power
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Motiv Power Systems
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct or replace any 12-volt control wires showing signs of fatigue, cracking, or improper retention or protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.

View the official CPSC notice