2021 MOTIV F-53 CHASSIS Complaints and Recall Information

The 2021 MOTIV F-53 CHASSIS has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners report issues primarily related to electrical and powertrain components. Problems typically involve loss of drive power caused by electrical shorts or wiring defects.

There are five recalls affecting various systems including the electrical system, propulsion system, throttle control, and wiring. These recalls address defects that could cause loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

• Electrical system bracket failure. Recall 25V261000 affects 139 vehicles. A support bracket for the main power disconnect may break, causing electrical shorts. This shuts down the high voltage system and results in loss of drive power. The fix replaces the bracket free of charge.
• Critical fasteners defect. Also part of recall 25V261000 covering 139 vehicles. A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main power disconnect to short against other parts. The solution involves bracket replacement at no cost to owners.
• Throttle position sensor wiring. Recall 25V137000 covers 222 vehicles. A connector pin on the throttle position sensor power wire may loosen, causing signal loss to the powertrain control module and drive power loss. Inspecting and repairing or replacing the PCM connector is required for the fix.
• Wiring defects in throttle control. Included in recall 25V137000 affecting 222 vehicles. Wiring issues cause loss of signal to the powertrain control module, resulting in drive power loss. Technicians will inspect and repair or replace wiring as needed at no cost.
• Wiring harness defects. Recall 24V698000 concerns 151 vehicles. The wiring harness may lack a heat shrink insulator and retention clip, leading to deterioration of 12-volt control wires. This causes loss of connection to the high voltage batteries and drive power. Inspecting and correcting wiring problems is part of the recall remedy.

Owners facing repeated issues with drive power loss or unresolved recall repairs should consider consulting their state’s lemon law protections. These laws may offer remedies for persistent safety defects or multiple repair attempts.