CUMMINS VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT 9999: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19E070000

Make Model Year
CUMMINS VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-10-18 2019-10-17 2019-10-17

Production Dates: 2018-06-07 - 2019-10-09

Manufacturers Involved: Cummins, Inc.

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 104

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Cummins Inc. "Cummins" is recalling certain PowerDrive EV Vehicle Control Units "VCU", part number 300114. Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.

Consequence

Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers and will notify their customers. Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. 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.safercar.gov.