Cummins Vehicle Control Unit: Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 19E040000 · Jun 13, 2019 · Cummins Inc.
40
units affected
40
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19E040000
- Date
- Jun 13, 2019
- Maker
- Cummins Inc.
- Units affected
- 40
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system; Electrical system > Software
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins | Vehicle Control Unit | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19E040000?
1 model: Cummins Vehicle Control Unit (all years), about 40 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19E040000?
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.
What can happen?
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.