Vehicle recall 24V603000 · August 12, 2024
2021-2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus
The Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires could contact the frame rail and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires could contact the frame rail and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair any loose wiring and replace damaged CAN wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V603000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 2024
- Filed by
- Motiv Power Systems
- Owner notification
- September 5, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction motor › Controller
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
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