Cummins BP74E Battery Pack: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22E060000 · 1,213 units potentially affected · filed Jul 19, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22E060000
- Manufacturer no.
- C2623
- Manufacturer
- Cummins, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Units affected
- 1,213
- Report received
- Jul 19, 2022
- Owner letters
- Sep 16, 2022
- Type
- Equipment
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