Cummins recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is wrong
Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain PowerDrive EV Vehicle Control Units (VCU), part number 300114. Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.
What could happen
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Cummins will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers and will notify their customers. Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
Vehicles covered
- Cummins Vehicle Control Unit
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19E070000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Cummins Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 17, 2019
- Owners notified
- Oct 18, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 104
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 7, 2018 to Oct 9, 2019
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system; Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
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 Jun 13, 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.