2017 MOTIV F 59 Chassis Recalls

1. Recall Description

   Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-53 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The wiring harness may be missing a heat shrink insulator and retention clip. The 12-volt control wires may deteriorate and loosen, causing a loss of connection to the high voltage (HV) batteries and drive power.

   Possible Effects

   A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

   Action

   Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct any loose wiring, and replace damaged 12-volt control wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25

   Vehicles Affected

   151

2. Recall Description

   Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain, and 2023-2025 Motiv F-59 and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 6 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.

   Possible Effects

   Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

   Action

   Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair, or replace the PCM connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2025. 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 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25

   Vehicles Affected

   222

3. Recall Description

   Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain, and 2023-2025 Motiv F-59 and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 6 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.

   Possible Effects

   Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

   Action

   Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair, or replace the PCM connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2025. 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 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25

   Vehicles Affected

   222