Recall 25V138000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MOTIV | EPIC4 E450 BEV SCHOOL BUS |
| 2017 | MOTIV | F-59 SCHOOL BUS |
| 2018 | MOTIV | EPIC4 E450 BEV SCHOOL BUS |
| 2018 | MOTIV | F-59 SCHOOL BUS |
| 2019 | MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
| 2019 | MOTIV | F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
| 2020 | MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
| 2020 | MOTIV | F-53 SCHOOL BUS |
| 2020 | MOTIV | F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
| 2021 | MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
| 2021 | MOTIV | F-53 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
| 2021 | MOTIV | F-59 SCHOOL BUS |
| 2022 | MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
| 2022 | MOTIV | F-53 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
| 2022 | MOTIV | F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
| 2023 | MOTIV | E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
| 2023 | MOTIV | F-53 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
| 2023 | MOTIV | F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.