Cummins recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is wrong
Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain Vehicle Control Units (VCU) for PowerDrive 7000 EV, part number 300114 Revision A, sold for use in school buses. The VCU may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive system and power steering.
What could happen
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Cummins has notified the only vehicle manufacturer affected, and Cummins will work with the vehicle owners to update the VCU software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
Vehicles covered
- Cummins Vehicle Control Unit
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19E040000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Cummins Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 13, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jun 19, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 40
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 7, 2018 to Jun 3, 2019
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system; Electrical system › Software
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Cummins recall: Hybrid propulsion system Oct 17, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.