Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis (Motiv) – Electrical System Issue (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS
Brand
MOTIV
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Motiv Power Systems is recalling certain 2021 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS vehicles due to electrical system:wiring issues. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-53 and F-59 vehicles 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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct any loose wiring, and replace damaged 12-volt control wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026