Motiv F-59 BEV School Bus Chassis (Motiv) – Throttle Position Sensor Fault (2025)
Check Your Product
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 vehicle speed control:throttle:throttle position sensor (tps) issues. 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 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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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