NHTSA recall 24V602000
HV Battery Shutdown Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
- Vehicles affected
- 28
- Completion rate
- 100%
- Remedy
- Over the air
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-450 and 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the chassis and high voltage system, shutting down the high voltage (HV) batteries.
Issue
The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of steering and brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of steering and brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Motiv will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Internal ID: 24V602000 · Updated October 23, 2026
