The defect
Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Power Generation C70D2RE and C100D2RE trailer-mounted generator sets. Certain Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) may have been manufactured improperly, which can result in inadequate circuit protection.
The risk
Inadequate circuit protection can increase the risk of personal injury or fire.
The remedy
Cummins will inspect and replace the circuit breakers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins number for this recall is C4776.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cummins Power Generation Generator SET | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins Power Generation Generator SET | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Cummins Power Generation Generator SET | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Cummins Power Generation Generator SET | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2021
92 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the electrical system; Cummins, Inc. filed 4 campaigns in all.
| 21V00N000 29 Dec 2021 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 21V00K000 28 Dec 2021 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 21V997000 20 Dec 2021 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 21V972000 15 Dec 2021 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 21V966000 13 Dec 2021 | Autocar, LLC |
| 21V949000 9 Dec 2021 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 21V944000 7 Dec 2021 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 21V941000 6 Dec 2021 | Dennis Eagle Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021