The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V464000·Announced 2022-07-06

Cummins Recalls 2020-2022 Trailer-Mounted Generator Sets Due to Shutdown Defect

Cummins is recalling 2020-2022 C500D6Re trailer-mounted generator sets because a logic error may prevent them from shutting down, posing burn and shock risks.

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 where injury (burns, electrical shock, arc flash) has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cummins Power Generation C500D6Re trailer-mounted generator sets. The recall involves 128 units where incorrect logic in the output box door switch may cause the generator sets to fail to shut down as intended when operated in parallel with other generator sets.

This defect creates a safety hazard because the operator may be unaware that the generator sets did not shut down. This condition could result in burns, electrical shock, or arc flash, increasing the risk of injury.

Cummins will repair the electrical circuit free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2022. 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
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION GENERATOR SET
Brand
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION
Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Generator Sets
Hazard
Affected units
128

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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