The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Oshkosh Defense will repair or replace the batteries as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Oshkosh Defense customer service at 1-833-304-8100. Oshkosh Defense's number for this recall is NGDV_TSB_066.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Oshkosh Ngdv Electric | 2025 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh Ngdv Electric | 2025 | 0 | 6 |
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113 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the electrical system; Oshkosh Corporation filed 30 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026