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Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery (Akasol)

Vehicle equipment recall 25E-035. NHTSA received BorgWarner’s report on May 16, 2025.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

NHTSA received BorgWarner’s report on May 16, 2025. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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.

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 543 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Akasol GEN 3 BatteryBuilt from Jul 16, 2023 to Aug 8, 2024

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by BorgWarner.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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