The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19E070000·Announced 2019-10-17

Cummins Recalls PowerDrive EV Vehicle Control Units Due to Software Error

Cummins is recalling 104 PowerDrive EV Vehicle Control Units because a software error may cause unexpected vehicle movement during slow driving.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unexpected vehicle movement increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cummins Inc. is recalling certain PowerDrive EV Vehicle Control Units (VCU), part number 300114. The recall affects 104 units. The defect is a software error that may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.

Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash. 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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM recall
Manufacturer
Cummins Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle Control Unit
Hazard
Affected units
104

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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