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Hybrid propulsion system; electrical system: software (Cummins)

Vehicle equipment recall 19E-040. NHTSA received Cummins Inc.’s report on Jun 13, 2019.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received Cummins Inc.’s report on Jun 13, 2019. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Hybrid propulsion system.
  • NHTSA’s part: Electrical system: software.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: 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.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 40 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Cummins Vehicle Control UnitBuilt from Jun 7, 2018 to Jun 3, 2019

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Cummins Inc..
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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