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Vehicle recall 25V138000 · March 3, 2025

Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus, F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus and 4 more models

A throttle position sensor (TPS) power wire connector pin may loosen, causing a loss of signal to the powertrain control module and 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 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 school buses with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, and 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 school buses with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A throttle position sensor (TPS) power wire connector pin may loosen, causing a loss of signal to the powertrain control module and a loss of drive power.
Consequence
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair, or replace the PCM connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. 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 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
25V138000
Reported to NHTSA
March 3, 2025
Filed by
Motiv Power Systems
Owner notification
April 23, 2025
Vehicles potentially affected
40
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Wiring; Vehicle speed control › Throttle › Throttle position sensor (tps)
Recall 25V138000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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