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Cummins Power Generation Generator SET Recall 21V888: Generators May Have Faulty Breakers, Risking Fire or Injury

NHTSA campaign 21V888, reported November 16, 2021, 847 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019-2021 Cummins Power Generation trailer-mounted generator sets (C70D2RE and C100D2RE models) may have molded case circuit breakers that were manufactured improperly. These breakers may not provide adequate circuit protection.

Inadequate circuit protection can increase the risk of personal injury or fire. If you own one of the affected generator sets, contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 and reference recall number C4776. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022, and you can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.

Cummins will inspect the circuit breakers and replace them as necessary, free of charge.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V888Cummins, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Problem
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.
Risk
Inadequate circuit protection can increase the risk of personal injury or fire.
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Cummins Power Generation Generator SET201920202021