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NHTSA recall,

Oshkosh NGDV Electric Vehicles

The high voltage battery contactor may open unexpectedly in cold weather, causing a loss of drive power.

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 can increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 76 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Oshkosh Defense will repair or replace the batteries as necessary, free of charge.

What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Oshkosh Defense will repair or replace the batteries as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Oshkosh Defense customer service at 1-833-304-8100.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Oshkosh affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Oshkosh

  • NGDV Electric (2025)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Campaign
26V311000
Vehicles affected
76
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
NGDV
Manufacturer phone
1-833-304-8100

All recalls from Oshkosh Corporation

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)