Motiv F-59 BEV School Bus (Motiv) – Electrical System Issue (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS
Brand
MOTIV
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
Motiv Power Systems is recalling certain 2019 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS 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 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-59 school buses 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 or replace any 12-volt control wires showing signs of fatigue, cracking, or improper retention or protection as necessary, 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