AKASOL — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-05-21

BorgWarner AKASOL Gen 3 Battery has a defect reported by Volvo and Mack Trucks

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-21
Manufacturer	BorgWarner
Models affected	GEN 3 BATTERY
Model year	07/16/2023 - 08/08/2024
Units affected	204
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._x000D_ 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.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	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.
Recall number	25E035000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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