CUMMINS BP74E BATTERY PACK 9999: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22E060000

Make Model Year
CUMMINS BP74E BATTERY PACK NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-09-16 2022-07-19 2022-07-19

Manufacturers Involved: Cummins, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: C2623

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1213

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Cummins, Inc. "Cummins" is recalling certain BP74E battery packs used for transit bus applications. The battery packs may develop a coolant leak internally, causing the battery pack to short circuit.

Consequence

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will change the battery pack coolant, and tighten coolant outlet fitting, free of charge . Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Cummins' customer service at 1-800-286-6467.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.