NHTSA Campaign 19E040000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Issued by Cummins Inc. · Reported Jun 13, 2019 · 40 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain Vehicle Control Units (VCU) for PowerDrive 7000 EV, part number 300114 Revision A, sold for use in school buses. The VCU may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive system and power steering.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins has notified the only vehicle manufacturer affected, and Cummins will work with the vehicle owners to update the VCU software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUMMINS | VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT | 40 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19E040000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.