Cummins Recalls 2022-2024 Trailer-Mounted Generators Due to Wiring Defect
Cummins is recalling 2022-2024 C275D2RE trailer-mounted generators because unsecured wire leads may chafe and short circuit, increasing the risk of electrical shock or fire.
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 defect that increases the risk of fire and electrical shock, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle/equipment defects classified as Severe.
Plain-English summary
Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2024 Power Generation C275D2RE trailer-mounted generators. The recall addresses a defect where unsecured wire leads may chafe against the starter motor housing or terminal, potentially causing a short circuit.
A short circuit increases the risk of electrical shock or a fire. The affected units are trailer-mounted generator sets manufactured by Cummins Power Generation.
Distributors or warranty repair locations will inspect and repair the generator set wiring harness and secure the wiring leads free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 7, 2025. 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.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 205
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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