The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25E018000·Announced 2025-03-11

Cummins Recalls PowerDrive 7000 Electric Drivetrains Due to Battery Short Circuit Risk

Cummins is recalling high voltage battery packs in certain PowerDrive 7000 electric drivetrains because internal fasteners may detach, causing short circuits, loss of power, 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 structural vehicle defect (battery fastener failure) that poses a significant risk of fire and loss of drive power, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Cummins, Inc. is recalling high voltage battery packs in certain PowerDrive 7000 electric drivetrains. The recall addresses a defect where pieces of internal fasteners in the battery may detach. This detachment can cause the battery pack to short circuit and fail.

The battery failure can result in a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific model years involved.

Dealers will inspect and repair the high voltage battery packs free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236. Cummins's number for this recall is C7135.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY recall
Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
107

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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