Motiv F-59 BEV School Bus (Motiv) – Powertrain Bracket (2025)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 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 2020
Motiv Power Systems is recalling certain 2020 MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS vehicles due to electrical system:propulsion system:fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts issues. An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing 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 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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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