The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19E040000·Announced 2019-06-13

Cummins Recalls School Bus Hybrid Propulsion Control Units

Cummins is recalling Vehicle Control Units for PowerDrive 7000 EV school buses because they may unexpectedly shut down, causing loss of drive and power steering.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Cummins Inc. is recalling certain Vehicle Control Units (VCU) for the PowerDrive 7000 EV, part number 300114 Revision A, which were sold for use in school buses. The recall affects 40 units.

The VCU may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in the loss of all systems powered by high voltage. This includes the traction drive system and power steering. An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.

Cummins has notified the only vehicle manufacturer affected and will work with vehicle owners to update the VCU software with a revised version free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM recall
Manufacturer
Cummins Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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