Cummins Accelera Powerdrive 7000: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25E018000 · 107 units potentially affected · filed Mar 11, 2025
What's wrong
Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling the high voltage battery packs in certain PowerDrive 7000 electric drivetrains. Pieces of the internal fasteners in the battery may detach, causing the battery pack to short circuit and fail.
Why it matters
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the high voltage battery packs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins's number for this recall is C7135.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25E018000
- Manufacturer no.
- C7135
- Manufacturer
- Cummins, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Units affected
- 107
- Report received
- Mar 11, 2025
- Owner letters
- May 9, 2025
- Type
- Equipment
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.