The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20E003000·Announced 2020-02-04

Cummins Recalls PowerDrive EV Drivetrains for Loss of Drive Power

Cummins is recalling PowerDrive EV drivetrains for school buses, step vans, and medium-duty trucks because a connector may unplug, causing sudden loss of drive power 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 a loss of drive power and power steering increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Cummins Inc. is recalling certain PowerDrive EV drivetrains, part numbers 4000EV, 6000EV, and 7000EV. These units were sold for installation in school buses, step vans, and medium-duty trucks.

A connector within the wire harnesses may become unplugged. This can cause a loss of communication between control modules, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power and power steering. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

Cummins will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the units. The company will install a cable tie on the connector to maintain the connector locking tab in the locked position, free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2020. 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
POWER TRAIN recall
Manufacturer
Cummins Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
76

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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