The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V888000·Announced 2021-11-16

Cummins Recalls 2019-2021 Trailer-Mounted Generator Sets Due to Circuit Breaker Defect

Cummins is recalling 2019-2021 C70D2RE and C100D2RE generator sets because improperly manufactured circuit breakers may fail to protect circuits, increasing fire and injury risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural electrical defect in a vehicle-adjacent product that explicitly increases the risk of fire and personal injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4) due to significant injury/property-damage potential.

Plain-English summary

Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Power Generation C70D2RE and C100D2RE trailer-mounted generator sets. The recall addresses a defect in certain Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) that may have been manufactured improperly. This defect can result in inadequate circuit protection.

Inadequate circuit protection can increase the risk of personal injury or fire. The recall covers generator sets manufactured between 2019 and 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022.

Cummins will inspect and replace the circuit breakers, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. The Cummins recall number for this action is C4776. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION GENERATOR SET
Brand
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION
Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer-Mounted Generator
Hazard
Affected units
847

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GENERATOR SET

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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