MOTIV E-450 CHASSIS 2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V546000

Make Model Year
MOTIV E-450 CHASSIS 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-09-05 2024-07-22 2024-07-23

Manufacturers Involved: Motiv Power Systems

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 200

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.