NHTSA Recall 24V699000: Electrical system: wiring
Motiv Power Systems reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V699000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | September 19, 2024 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 loss of connection to the high voltage (HV) batteries and drive power.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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 letters were mailed November 21, 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V699000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 |
| Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2017, 2018, 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.