Recall 24V698000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-53 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The wiring harness may be missing a heat shrink insulator and retention clip. The 12-volt control wires may deteriorate and loosen, causing a loss of connection to the high voltage (HV) batteries and drive power.
Safety Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct any loose wiring, and replace damaged 12-volt control wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MOTIV | E-450 CHASSIS |
| 2017 | MOTIV | F-59 CHASSIS |
| 2018 | MOTIV | E-450 CHASSIS |
| 2018 | MOTIV | F-59 CHASSIS |
| 2019 | MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS |
| 2019 | MOTIV | F-59 BEV CHASSIS |
| 2020 | MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS |
| 2020 | MOTIV | F-53 BEV CHASSIS |
| 2020 | MOTIV | F-59 BEV CHASSIS |
| 2021 | MOTIV | F-53 BEV CHASSIS |
| 2021 | MOTIV | F-59 BEV CHASSIS |
| 2022 | MOTIV | F-53 BEV CHASSIS |
| 2022 | MOTIV | F-59 BEV CHASSIS |
| 2023 | MOTIV | F-53 BEV CHASSIS |
| 2023 | MOTIV | F-59 BEV CHASSIS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.