Cummins recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling the high voltage battery packs in certain PowerDrive 7000 electric drivetrains. Pieces of the internal fasteners in the battery may detach, causing the battery pack to short circuit and fail.
What could happen
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the high voltage battery packs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins's number for this recall is C7135.
Vehicles covered
- Cummins Accelera Powerdrive 7000
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25E018000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Cummins, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 11, 2025
- Owners notified
- May 9, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 107
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
- Maker's own recall number
- C7135
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
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.