Akasol recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
BorgWarner has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon recall determinations made by Volvo (recall 25V055), Mack Trucks (recall 25V185), Nova Bus (recall 25V184), Cummins (recall 25E018), and Gillig (recall 25V203). Loose hardware inside the battery may detach, causing the battery pack to short circuit and fail.
What could happen
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Affected vehicle and equipment manufacturers will determine the appropriate remedy for their vehicles. Vehicle owners may contact the respective vehicle manufacturers customer service phone numbers listed in each vehicle manufacturer recall.
Vehicles covered
- Akasol Gen 3 Battery
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25E035000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Borgwarner
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2025
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 543
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jul 16, 2023 to Aug 8, 2024
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.