Motiv Power Systems (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.
Motiv Power Systems – HV Battery Shutdown Can Cause Loss of Drive Power
| Report Received Date | 07/22/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V546000 |
| Consequence Summary | The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of power steering, brake power assist, and drive powereasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Motiv will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 200 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V546000) |
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