Oshkosh NGDV Electric Vehicles Recall
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Oshkosh Corporation is recalling 83 units of 2025 NGDV Electric vehicles due to a high voltage battery contactor that may open unexpectedly in cold weather.
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What Happened
Oshkosh Corporation (Oshkosh Defense) is recalling certain 2025 NGDV battery electric vehicles. In cold weather, the high voltage battery contactor may open unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 83 units of 2025 OSHKOSH NGDV ELECTRIC vehicles. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V311000.
What You Should Do
Oshkosh Defense will repair or replace the batteries as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 2026. Owners may contact Oshkosh Defense customer service at 1-833-304-8100. Oshkosh Defense's number for this recall is NGDV_TSB_066.
Why This Matters
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V311000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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