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NHTSA Recall 24V782000: Cables (electrical system)

Motiv Power Systems reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 2021–2024 Motiv EPIC4 E-450 BEV.

40
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (December 23)
NHTSA campaign24V782000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › CABLES
Report receivedOctober 18, 2024
Owner notificationDecember 23, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 vehicles 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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V782000

Make and modelModel years
Motiv EPIC4 E-450 BEV2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.