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2024 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2024 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

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Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2024 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V781000Electrical SystemOctober 18, 2024 · 25 units

Defect

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC powertrain. A wire connection point could loosen, causing a loss of 12-volt control power to the high voltage (HV) batteries.

Consequence

Interruption of the 12-volt control power can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Motiv field support technicians will inspect and replace the 12-volt control cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.

2024 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus — common questions

Is the 2024 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis School Bus. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.