Safety Recall NHTSA · 25V138000 Reported March 3, 2025

Loss of drive power

Motiv Power Systems · Electrical System · 40 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V138000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Motiv Power Systems
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
40
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 3, 2025
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Motiv Power Systems dealer and reference recall ID 25V138000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V138000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 25V138000?

NHTSA recall 25V138000 was issued by Motiv Power Systems on March 3, 2025. It addresses: Loss of drive power. The recall affects approximately 40 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Motiv Power Systems dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V138000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.