Cummins Accelera PowerDrive 7000 (Cummins) – battery fastener problem (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
CUMMINS ACCELERA POWERDRIVE 7000
Brand
CUMMINS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain CUMMINS ACCELERA POWERDRIVE 7000 equipment due to electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026