Recall 25V-138: 2019–2023 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus, 2017–2018 Motiv Epic4 E450 BEV School Bus and 4 more
Motiv Power Systems recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Mar 3, 2025, covering about 40 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Motiv Power Systems |
|---|---|
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control › Throttle › Throttle Position Sensor (Tps) Electrical System › Wiring |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V138000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Motiv Epic4 E450 BEV School Bus | 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Motiv F-53 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Motiv F-53 School Bus | 2020 | All years |
| Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus | 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Motiv F-59 School Bus | 2017, 2018, 2021 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V-138?
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.
How is recall 25V-138 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.