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2024 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2024 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis — 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

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other F-53 Bev Chassis years?

F-53 Bev Chassis NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
F-53 Bev Chassis NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2024 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis have recalls?

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

25V137000Speed ControlMarch 3, 2025 · 222 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

2024 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis — common questions

Is the 2024 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis 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 F-53 Bev Chassis have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis. 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.