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HighNHTSA·21E033000·Announced 2021-04-20

Cummins Recalls PowerDrive EV Drivetrains Due to Power Steering Loss Risk

Cummins is recalling specific PowerDrive EV electric drivetrains because electromagnetic noise can cause a loss of power steering, increasing crash risk.

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 (loss of power steering increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain PowerDrive EV part numbers 4000EV, 6000EV, and 7000EV electric drivetrains. The recall addresses a defect where the drivetrain may experience electromagnetic noise on the Control Area Network (CAN) bus. This noise can cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.

A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or report any injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the High Voltage Low Power Inverter Harness and install an overlay harness free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. 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
329

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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