Cummins, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Cummins, Inc. in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 31, 2020

(Campaign #: C2302, C2507)

Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire

Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain B6.7 Diesel Engines, part number D313029BX03, used in school buses, trucks and emergency vehicles, equipped with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.

NHTSA ID: 20E018000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

# of Units Affected: 68,605

Consequence Summary:

A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Note: This recall supersedes 19E-020.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 81.36

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February 4, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Possible Loss of Drive System and Power Steering

Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain PowerDrive EV drivetrains, part numbers 4000EV, 6000EV, and 7000EV sold for installation in school buses, step vans and medium-duty trucks. A connector within the wire harnesses may become unplugged and cause loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive power and power steering.

NHTSA ID: 20E003000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 76

Consequence Summary:

A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Cummins will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the units, and Cummins will install a cable tie on the connector to maintain the connector locking tab in the locked position, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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