2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus recalls and problems
The 2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Motiv dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus recalls
Recall 25V-138: Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System
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.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Recall 24V-781: Electrical System
Problem: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain. A wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high voltage (HV) batteries.
Risk: Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Motiv field support technicians will inspect and replace the 12-volt control cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Recall 24V-602: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 24V-603: Electrical System
Problem: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires could contact the frame rail and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair any loose wiring and replace damaged CAN wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2021 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis School Bus: 25V-138 (vehicle speed control, electrical system), 24V-781 (electrical system), 24V-602 (electrical system), 24V-603 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Motiv recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Motiv dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.