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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2020 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSPart: 600-107451-001Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
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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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2020 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS
- Brand or manufacturer
- MOTIV
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V262000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety