2021–2024 Motiv E-450 BEV Chassis, 2019–2020 Motiv F-53 BEV Chassis, 2019–2023 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis Recall: Vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the…
NHTSA campaign 24V546000 · Electrical System · filed Jul 22, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450, 2019-2023 F-59, and 2019-2020 F-53 vehicles 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.
The risk
The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of power steering, brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
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Other campaigns involving Motiv vehicles
- 2021–2024 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis — High voltage battery pack may be improperly sealed and…
- 2020 Motiv F-59 BEV Chassis School Bus — A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main…
- 2019–2022 Motiv F-53 BEV Chassis and 1 other model — A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main…
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V546000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.