Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

25V262000

ManufacturerMotiv Power SystemsReported2025-04-21Affected3 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

2 entries

  • Motiv

    • F-59 BEV Chassis School BUS2020