Akasol Gen 3 Battery recall 25E035000 - Traction Battery
NHTSA · May 16, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25E035000 (Akasol), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 543.
- Component: Traction Battery.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- BorgWarner
- Source ID
- 25E035000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 4 recall campaigns from BorgWarner since 2010, 1 of them reported in 2025.
- At 543 vehicles, it is larger than 51% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Akasol | Gen 3 Battery | 9999 |
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