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NHTSA Recall 25V137000: Throttle position sensor (tps) (vehicle speed control) and electrical system: wiring

Motiv Power Systems reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 222 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis.

222
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
2025
owners notified (April 23)
NHTSA campaign25V137000
ComponentsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › THROTTLE › THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedMarch 3, 2025
Owner notificationApril 23, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain, and 2023-2025 Motiv F-59 and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 6 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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V137000

Make and modelModel years
Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Motiv E-450 Chassis2017, 2018
Motiv F-53 BEV Chassis2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Motiv F-53 Chassis2025
Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Motiv F-59 Chassis2017, 2018

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.