NHTSA Recall 25V138000: Throttle position sensor (tps) (vehicle speed control) and electrical system: wiring
Motiv Power Systems reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V138000 |
|---|---|
| Components | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › THROTTLE › THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | March 3, 2025 |
| Owner notification | April 23, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
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 25V138000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Motiv EPIC4 E450 BEV School Bus | 2017, 2018 |
| Motiv F-53 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Motiv F-53 School Bus | 2020 |
| 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.