Safety Recall NHTSA · 20E003000 Reported February 4, 2020

Possible loss of drive system and power steering

Cummins, Inc. · N/A · 76 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20E003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
76
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 4, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20E003000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Cummins, Inc. or involving N/A.

Recall 26V290000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Power transfer unit may fail and cause a loss of drive power
N/A · 61,711 affected · May 7, 2026
Recall 73V092000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Brakes:mechanical service:other
N/A · 2,607 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 73V094000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Suspension
N/A · 11,705 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 26T011000
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Tire tread may separate
N/A · 69 affected · Apr 18, 2026
Recall 26E021000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Engine failure may cause fire or loss of drive power
N/A · 2,689 affected · Apr 16, 2026

FAQ: Recall 20E003000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20E003000?

NHTSA recall 20E003000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on February 4, 2020. It addresses: Possible loss of drive system and power steering. The recall affects approximately 76 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20E003000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.