2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Throttle position sensor (tps) (vehicle speed control) and electrical system: wiring
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…
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.
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Electrical system: wiring
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The wiring harness may be missing a heat shrink insulator and retention clip. The 12-volt control wires may deteriorate and loosen, causing a…
Remedy: Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct or replace any 12-volt control wires showing signs of fatigue, cracking, or improper retention or protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Motiv F-59 School Bus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Motiv F-59 School Bus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus
How do I know if my 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Motiv F-59 School Bus; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Motiv dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V699000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Motiv models
- E-450 BEV Chassis0 complaints
- E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus0 complaints
- E-450 Chassis0 complaints
- EPIC4 E-450 BEV0 complaints
- EPIC4 E450 BEV School Bus0 complaints
- F-53 BEV Chassis0 complaints
- F-53 BEV Chassis School Bus0 complaints
- F-53 Chassis0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.