Vehicle recall 24V781000 · October 18, 2024
2021-2024 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus
A wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high voltage (HV) batteries.
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 2021-2024 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain. A wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high voltage (HV) batteries.
- Consequence
- Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Motiv field support technicians will inspect and replace the 12-volt control cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 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 nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V781000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 18, 2024
- Filed by
- Motiv Power Systems
- Owner notification
- December 23, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Cables
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 (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
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