NHTSA Recall 25V262000: Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts (electrical system) and critical fasteners (structure)
Motiv Power Systems reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V262000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS; STRUCTURE › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | April 21, 2025 |
| Owner notification | June 9, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main power disconnect to contact other structures and short.
Safety risk
An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Motiv field support technicians will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 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 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V262000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2020 |
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.