NHTSA recall 25V262000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Motiv F-59 Bev Chassis School Bus
Reported Apr 21, 20253 vehicles affectedMotiv Power Systems
The 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.
The 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.
The remedy
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.
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