July 6, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22E054000
Improperly Grounded Air Compressor Housing
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E054
Manufacturer Cummins
, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 469
Summary
Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain PD7000 Electric Drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
Remedy
Cummins will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in November 2022. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
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.safercar.gov.
Technical Service Bulletin
Technical Service Bulletin: TSB220172
Released Date: 12-Aug-2022
Air Compressor Improper Grounding
Air Compressor Improper Grounding
Warranty Statement
The information in this document has no effect on present warranty coverage or repair practices, nor does it authorize TRP or Campaign actions.
Contents
Product Affected
- BES CM0904 EV104B
- BES CM2450 EV105B
Issue Summary
- Cummins Inc. recommends installation of a temporary ground between the high voltage air compressor motor and the chassis.
- A Cummins Inc. Safety Campaign on affected products will be released shortly.
- Improper grounding between the high voltage air compressor motor and chassis can cause a voltage differential that can lead to electrical shock greater than 50V AC.
- Potential for electrical shock is only present if working on the air compressor while the high voltage air compressor motor is running.
Verification
1. Turn keyswitch OFF.
2. Verify if there is a ground strap connecting the high voltage air compressor motor to thechassis.
This TSB does not apply to units with a ground strap connected to the high voltage air compressor motor. See Figure 2.
Resolution
Install a temporary ground between the high voltage air compressor motor and the chassis for duration of service on or around
the air compressor.
1. Prior to starting any work on or around the air compressor, turn keyswitch OFF.
2. Install a temporary grounding method between high voltage air compressor motor and chassis for the duration of working on
the air compressor. An example of a temporary grounding method is connecting a jumper wire with alligator clips to a nut or
bolt on the high voltage air compressor motor and a nut or bolt on the chassis.
3. Perform the necessary work.
4. Remove temporary grounding method following completion of work.
Document History
Last Modified: 12-Aug-2022
https://adminportal.cummins.com 0sp4N000000PGNq
| Campaign Number: c2619 | Revision: | Released Date: 26-Jan2023 |
| BES PD7000 Air Compressor Grounding Safety Campaign | Expiration Date (U.S. and Canada): 31-Jan-2053 | |
| Expiration Date
(International | ||
Attention
If additional information is required, please contact your Cummins Warranty Operations Group Leader.
Description
This Safety Campaign is being issued to install grounding straps (PN 6301390) between the High Voltage Air Compressor Motor and the chassis on all BES CM0904 EV104B and BES CM2450 EV105B products.
Action
In order to qualify for repair under this field action, an air compressor:
- will be covered Regardless of coverage status, and
- must show as OPEN on QuickServe® Online for this field action.
Note : The SSN list is attached for reference.
After verifying that the engine meets the above requirements, perform the following actions:
Note : Please refer to Attachment B for detailed repair instructions.
- Perform Lockout Tagout then install grounding strap between High Voltage Air Compressor and mounting location on High Voltage Air Compressor Inverter.
- File a claim for one or more SSNs updated at the same time.
Material Disposition
There are no materials to be removed in this field action.
Reimbursements
Parts
The following parts are covered under this field action:
| Part Number | Quantity | Description |
| 010077200 | 1 | NUT,LCK |
| 563643400 | 1 | SCR,CAP |
| 630139000 | 1 | SRP,GND |
Note : SRTs to gain access that are required to complete the repair, that are sufficiently explained in the claim narrative, may also be claimed on this action.
Labor Using Applicable Access Code and Time
Travel
Travel is covered under this field action. Towing is covered under this field action. Other Claimables
Consumables are covered under this field action.
C2619 –Attachment BBES PD7000 Air Compressor Grounding Safety Campaign
Installing Grounding Strap On Air Compressor
Overview
- Perform LockOut TagOut (LOTO) on the unit following Safe Service Procedure. Refer to the service manual link below. Both models use the same procedure.
- Install grounding strap (CMI PN 6301390) to Air compressor assembly.
2A – Attach one side to the pre-existing hole on the air compressor oil dipstick bracket.
- Torque: 27 N∙m [239 in-lb]
2B – Attach one side to the air compressor inverter mounting location.
- Torque: 27 N∙m [239 in-lb]
- Ensure grounding strap is not rubbing against any cables or hoses (caution areas shown on next slide)
Some buses may require the Air compressor assembly to be lowered or removed from the chassis to complete step #2. If necessary, refer to service manual instructions (linked below) to remove, then reinstall the air compressor assembly. Both models use the same procedure
Step 3 – Ensure grounding strap is not rubbing against any cables or hoses
*** IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL ***
NHTSA Recall No. 21E-054
July 12, 2022
Blue Bird
3920 Arkwright Road
Suite 200
Macon, GA 31210
Dear Cummins OEM Customer:
We are writing to inform you that Cummins Inc. has determined that a safety-related defect exists in certain PD7000 Electric Drivetrain air compressors that were manufactured between June 1, 2018 and April 18, 2022. Cummins has initiated a recall of the subject air compressors. Our records indicate that some of these air compressors have been shipped to you.
A copy of Cummins’ initial Part 573 Defect Notification report is enclosed. This notification was submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 6, 2022. As more fully described in the Defect Notification, the air compressor housing on these units is not properly grounded. As a consequence, the air compressor housing may experience an electrical voltage potential greater than 50V AC during air compressor operation, possibly leading to an electric shock.
Cummins is recalling part number 5611745, which was contained in air compressor assemblies 300543 and 300154 that our records indicate were shipped to your plants. For air compressors installed in vehicles that have left your control, we encourage you to make a safety defect determination in accordance with 49 USC 30118 et seq. and, as appropriate, to submit a Defect Notification to NHTSA in accordance with 49 CFR Part 573. Cummins will conduct the recall, including notifying owners pursuant to 49 CFR Part 577, performing the remedy, and submitting quarterly status reports to NHTSA. Cummins is requesting that you provide the associated vehicle model identification, VINs and owner contact information to facilitate owner notification. Please work with your Cummins account team leader to ensure that the requested information is provided to Cummins as soon as possible.
As a supplier of original equipment, Cummins has no obligation to submit a defect notification to Transport Canada. However, Cummins does, as a courtesy, notify Transport Canada when Cummins submits a defect notification to NHTSA, advising that some OEMs may have affected vehicles. If you have an obligation to report the defect to Transport Canada, we ask that you please provide us with the Transport Canada recall number assigned to your vehicle recall. Cummins cannot mail owner letters compliant with Transport Canada regulations with respect to your recalled vehicles without the recall number assigned by Transport Canada. Cummins will provide the applicable data to you after our mailings are completed so that you can submit the required notification reports to Transport Canada, as well as provide you the completion rate data so that you can submit the required quarterly completion reports to Transport Canada.
For engines/vehicles that are still in your inventory, please contact William Herhold at william.herhold@cummins.com to arrange for repairs. Please note that Federal law prohibits delivery of these engines, or vehicles equipped with these engines, under a sale or lease until this condition has been remedied.
Cummins apologizes for this inconvenience, but we are initiating this action in the interest of our customers’ safety and satisfaction with our products. Thank you for your assistance.
Please confirm receipt of this communication.
Sincerely,
Enclosure: Cummins Part 573 Defect Notification
Chronology :
4/21/22 – A Cummins employee experienced a mild electric shock when he touched the air compressor motor housing at a Cummins facility. 4/21 – 5/11/22 – An investigation was conducted to understand the cause of the issue. During the investigation, the voltage between the air compressor housing and vehicle chassis for the incident unit was measured as 110 V to 130V AC. Testing was conducted on the two configurations of air compressor and inverter assemblies to understand the ground paths and to verify the missing ground.
5/11 – 6/1/22 – A Product Safety Hazard Analysis was conducted. Testing was completed on the current production air compressor to confirm that it does not have this condition.
6/1 – 6/28/22 – Cummins escalated the issue through its Product Safety Defect Determination process.
6/28/22 – Based upon the results of the investigation, the Cummins Product Safety Defect Board decided to conduct a safety campaign to address this condition. To date, there have been no reports of electrical shock (other than the Cummins employee on 4/21/22) or injuries due to this condition.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| CUMMINS | PD7000 | |
15 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22E054-2567.pdf 689.915KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22E054-3480.PDF 215.279KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-22E054-4760.pdf 328.421KB
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-22E054-8977.pdf 1028.476KB
Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RIONL-22E054-8200.pdf 215.706KB
Recall 573 Report – 10/27/2022
RCLRPT-22E054-2468.PDF 215.324KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22E054-6761.pdf 2171.291KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22E054-4744.pdf 139.636KB
Recall 573 Report – 4/24/2023
RCLRPT-22E054-3694.PDF 215.324KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2023-1
RCLQRT-22E054-6176.PDF 211.12KB
Miscellaneous Document – 22E-054 2Q2023 US Qtrly Report Supplement
RMISC-22E054-2375.pdf 584.688KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-2
RCLQRT-22E054-3609.PDF 211.229KB
ISSUED Renotification Notice
RCRN-22E054-6863.pdf 328.508KB
Miscellaneous Document – 22E-054 3Q2023 US Qtrly Report Supplement
RMISC-22E054-5737.pdf 148.224KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-3
RCLQRT-22E054-4883.PDF 211.447KB
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500 Jackson Street
Columbus, IN 47201 USA cummins.com
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TOTAL No. Eligible Units in U.S. 403
98
501 No. Campaigned Units in U.S. 248
30
278
% Inspected and Repaired as of
August 31, 2023
62%
31%
55%
Rahul V. Mane
Product Safety Compliance Leader
Cummins Inc.
500 Jackson Street Columbus, IN 47201 USA
rahul.v.mane@cummins.com
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Cummins Inc.
500 Jackson Street
Columbus, IN 47201 USA cummins.com
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% Inspected and Repaired as of
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19%
42%
Rahul V. Mane
Leader – Product Safety Cummins Inc.
500 Jackson Street Columbus, IN 47201 USA
[email protected]
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*** IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL*** NHTSA Recall No. 22E-054
Interim Recall Notice September 2, 2022 Dear Cummins Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Cummins Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Cummins PowerDrive™ electric drivetrain systems that were manufactured between June 1, 2018 and March 8, 2021. This notice applies to the PowerDrive electric drivetrain systems in your vehicle(s) listed on the enclosed table. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? The air compressor housing is not properly grounded; as a consequence, the air compressor housing may experience electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during air compressor operation. This condition may lead to an electric shock for any person (in particular, service personnel) touching the air compressor housing while the air compressor is operating. This issue does not present a hazard to occupants of a vehicle during operation. WHAT WILL CUMMINS DO? Cummins will correct this condition by installing a ground strap between the air compressor motor housing and the vehicle chassis. Cummins is currently procuring the parts for this remedy. You will receive a second notification to inform you when the final remedy is available and to provide instructions to schedule the recall for your PowerDrive system. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? In the meantime, Cummins advises operators and service personnel to ensure the air compressor is not operating by turning off the vehicle keyswitch before opening the access door (if so equipped) or before touching the air compressor. If you have questions or concerns about this recall, please contact your local Cummins Distributor or authorized warranty dealer. You may also contact Cummins Care at 1-800- CUMMINS (1-800- 286-6467) or visit our website at care.cummins.com.
If you have a complaint relative to this recall, you may report it to the following: Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Cummins Inc.
Box 3005
Columbus, IN 47202 – 3005 USA
Mail Code: 40911
Phone: 1 800 CUMMINS
care cummins.com Cummins Inc.
Box 3005 Columbus, IN 47202 – 3005 USA
Mail Code: 40911
Phone: 1 800 CUMMINS
care cummins.com
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
You may also call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. If you have not registered your Cummins product, please complete the enclosed registration card or register your product at https://prodreg.cummins.com/prodreg/#/webform/contactInfo.
If you are no longer the owner of the vehicle(s) listed on the enclosed table, please forward this notice to the new owner or provide the new owner’s contact information to Cummins so that we can notify them of this recall.
Federal law requires vehicle lessors receiving this recall notice to forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten (10) days. Also, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver new vehicle or equipment covered by this recall notice under a sale or lease until the defect has been remedied. Cummins is taking this action in the interest of safety and satisfaction with our products. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely, Campaign Ad ator
Cummins Inc.
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8/16/22, 8:51 AM Air Compressor Improper Grounding
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Technical Service Bulletin Technical Service Bulletin: TSB220172
Air Compressor Improper Grounding Released Date: 12-Aug-2022 Air Compressor Improper Grounding
Warranty Statement
Contents
The information in this document has no effect on present warranty coverage or repair practices, nor does it authorize TRP or Campaign actions.
Product Affected
BES CM0904 EV104B BES CM2450 EV105B
Issue Summary
Cummins Inc. recommends installation of a temporary ground between the high voltage air compressor motor and the chassis. A Cummins Inc. Safety Campaign on affected products will be released shortly.
Improper grounding between the high voltage air compressor motor and chassis can cause a voltage differential that can lead to electrical shock greater than 50V AC.
Potential for electrical shock is only present if working on the air compressor while the high
voltage air compressor motor is running.
Verification
1. Turn keyswitch OFF.
2. Verify if there is a ground strap connecting the high voltage air compressor motor to the
chassis. 8/16/22, 8:51 AM Air Compressor Improper Grounding Figure 1, High Voltage Air Compressor Motor without Ground Strap (Action Required; see Resolution). https://quickserve.cummins.com/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/tsb/2022/tsb220172.html 2/4 8/16/22, 8:51 AM Air Compressor Improper Grounding Figure 2, High Voltage Air Compressor Motor with Ground Strap Installed (No Action Required). This TSB does not apply to units with a ground strap connected to the high voltage air compressor motor. See Figure 2.
Resolution
Install a temporary ground between the high voltage air compressor motor and the chassis for duration of service on or around the air compressor.
1. Prior to starting any work on or around the air compressor, turn keyswitch OFF.
2. Install a temporary grounding method between high voltage air compressor motor and chassis for the duration of working on the air compressor. An example of a temporary grounding method is connecting a jumper wire with alligator clips to a nut or bolt on the high voltage air compressor motor and a nut or bolt on the chassis.
3. Perform the necessary work.
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Document History
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Figure 3, Air Compressor with Temporary Ground Installed.
Date Details
2022-8-10 Module Created
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Cummins Inc.
Box 3005 Columbus, IN 47202 – 3005 USA
Mail Code: 40911
Phone: 1 800 CUMMINS
care.cummins.com
*** IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL*** NHTSA Recall No. 22E-054
Cummins Campaign #C2619
***2ⁿᵈ Notice** TAeuxgt2u0s: t 11, 2023
Cummins PowerDrive™ systems for NHTSA Recall 22E-054:
System Serial Number Unit Body Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 83500316 F528510 1BABNBUA9MF3
83500385 F529834 1BAKFCUAXNF3
83500108 F528512 1BABNBUA2MF3 *** IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL*** NHTSA Recall No. 22E-054
Cummins Campaign #C2619
***2ⁿᵈ Notice*** August 11, 2023 Dear Cummins Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Cummins Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Cummins PowerDrive™ electric drivetrain systems that were manufactured between June 1, 2018 and March 8, 2021. Cummins previously mailed you an interim notice advising you of this recall and informing you that you would receive this second notice when the remedy is available. This notice applies to the PowerDrive electric drivetrain systems in your vehicle(s) listed on the enclosed table. WHY IS A RECALL BEING CONDUCTED? The air compressor housing is not properly grounded; as a consequence, the air compressor housing may experience electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during air compressor operation. This condition may lead to an electric shock for any person (in particular, service personnel) touching the air compressor housing while the air compressor is operating. This issue does not present a hazard to occupants of a vehicle during operation. WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT THE PROBLEM? Cummins has released field Safety Campaign #C2619, BES PD7000 Air Compressor Grounding Safety Campaign to correct this condition. The remedy is to install a ground strap between the air compressor motor housing and the vehicle chassis. Repair parts are currently available at Cummins Distributors and authorized Warranty Dealers. The repair will be completed free of charge (parts and labor) and most applications will require approximately 3 ½ hours to complete. Cummins Inc.
Box 3005
Columbus, IN 47202 – 3005 USA
Mail Code: 40911
Phone: 1 800 CUMMINS
care.cummins.com Cummins Inc.
Box 3005 Columbus, IN 47202 – 3005 USA
Mail Code: 40911
Phone: 1 800 CUMMINS
care.cummins.com
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Contact the nearest Cummins Distributor or authorized Warranty Dealer to arrange to have this campaign performed on your vehicle. The distributor or dealer will work with you to schedule the best date to complete the repair. In the meantime, Cummins advises operators and service personnel to ensure the air compressor is not operating by turning off the vehicle keyswitch before opening the access door (if so equipped) or before touching the air compressor. If you have questions or concerns about this recall, please contact your local Cummins Distributor or authorized warranty dealer. You may also contact Cummins Care at 1-800- CUMMINS (1-800- 286-6467) or visit our website at care.cummins.com. If you have a complaint relative to this recall, you may report it to the following:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
You may also call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. If you have not registered your Cummins product, please complete the enclosed registration card or register your product at https://prodreg.cummins.com/prodreg/#/webform/contactInfo.
If you are no longer the owner of the vehicle(s) listed on the enclosed table, please forward this notice to the new owner or provide the new owner’s contact information to Cummins so that we can notify them of this recall. Federal law requires vehicle lessors receiving this recall notice to forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten (10) days. Also, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver new vehicle or equipment covered by this recall notice under a sale or lease until the defect has been remedied. Cummins is taking this action in the interest of safety and satisfaction with our products. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely, Campaign Ad ator
Cummins Inc.
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2/1/23, 9:08 AM BES PD7000 Air Compressor Grounding Safety Campaign
https://quickserve.cummins.com/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/campaign/2026/c2619.html 1/3
Warranty Field Campaign Campaign Number: c2619 Revision: BES PD7000 Air Compressor Grounding Safety Campaign
Released Date: 26-Jan- 2023
Expiration Date (U.S. and Canada): 31-Jan-2053
Expiration Date (International): 31-Jan- 2053
Attention
If additional information is required, please contact your Cummins Warranty Operations Group Leader.
Description
Action
Worldwide distr./ branches and Div./Reg Offices
U.S. / Canadian Dealers
U.S. / Canadian Distr./Branches and Div. Offices (Automotive)
This Safety Campaign is being issued to install grounding straps (PN 6301390) between the High Voltage Air Compressor Motor and the chassis on all BES CM0904 EV104B and BES CM2450 EV105B products.
In order to qualify for repair under this field action, an air compressor:
1. will be covered Regardless of coverage status, and
2. must show as OPEN on QuickServe® Online for this field action.
Note : The SSN list is attached for reference.
After verifying that the engine meets the above requirements, perform the following actions:
Note : Please refer to Attachment B for detailed repair instructions.
1. Perform Lockout Tagout then install grounding strap between High Voltage Air Compressor and mounting location on High Voltage Air Compressor Inverter.
2. File a claim for one or more SSNs updated at the same time. 2/1/23, 9:08 AM BES PD7000 Air Compressor Grounding Safety Campaign Material Disposition There are no materials to be removed in this field action. Reimbursements Parts
The following parts are covered under this field action: Part Number
010077200
563643400
630139000 Quantity
1
1
1 Description NUT,LCK SCR,CAP SRP,GND Note : SRTs to gain access that are required to complete the repair, that are sufficiently explained in the claim narrative, may also be claimed on this action.
Labor Using Applicable Access Code and Time
SRT Code Description Time (hrs)
00-90X Administrative time
Air Compressor – Remove 33-005 33-01S 99-00C Travel and Install – BES CM0904 EV104B (OPTIONAL)
Air Compressor – Remove and Install – BES CM2450 EV105B (OPTIONAL)
GROUNDING STRAP INSTALLATION (QTY 1) Travel is covered under this field action. Towing is covered under this field action.
Other Claimables
Consumables are covered under this field action. Claim Instructions https://quickserve.cummins.com/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/campaign/2026/c2619.html 2/3 2/1/23, 9:08 AM BES PD7000 Air Compressor Grounding Safety Campaign
For Cummins Dealers, claims for this Field Campaign must be filed via RAPIDSERVE™ Web (rsw.cummins.com). For information regarding RAPIDSERVE™ Web, please reference the “Warranty” tab in QuickServe® Online. If there are additional questions, please contact your local Cummins Distributor. Claim Codes
Description Code
Account Code: 65
Pay Code: North America Distributor = X
Pay Code: North America Dealer = D
Pay Code: International Distributor = I
Pay Code: International Dealer = R
Failure Code: WCAGSA Attachments Click here to see c2619_ssn-list.xlsx (/service/english/attachments/c2619_ssn-list.xlsx) Click here to see c2619_attachment-b.pdf (/service/english/attachments/c2619_attachment-b.pdf) All Engine Family Design Application All Fuel System Market Application Document History
Date Details
Document Created; 26-Jan-2023 Last Modified: 26-Jan-2023 https://quickserve.cummins.com/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/campaign/2026/c2619.html 3/3 C2619 – Attachment B BES PD7000 Air
Compressor Grounding Safety Campaign Installing Grounding Strap On Air Compressor Overview 2A
1. Perform LockOut TagOut (LOTO) on the unit following Safe Service Procedure. Refer to the service manual link below. Both models use the same procedure.
https://quickserve.cummins.com/qs3/service/suite/xml/en/purpose/10/10- 24-1584.html#s32239
2. Install grounding strap (CMI PN 6301390) to Air compressor assembly.
2A – Attach one side to the pre-existing hole on the air compressor oil dipstick bracket.
– Torque: 27 N∙m [239 in-lb]
2B – Attach one side to the air compressor inverter mounting location. 2B
– Torque: 27 N∙m [239 in-lb] 3. Ensure grounding strap is not rubbing against any cables or hoses (caution areas shown on next slide)
Some buses may require the Air compressor assembly to be lowered or removed from the chassis to complete step #2. If necessary, refer to service manual instructions (linked below) to remove, then reinstall the air compressor assembly. Both models use the same procedure
https://quickserve.cummins.com/qs3/service/suite/xml/en/purpose/10/10-29- 3206.html Internal Use Only 2 Step 3 – Ensure grounding strap is not rubbing against any cables or hoses Proper Routing Improper Routing Potential spots for rubbing to watch out for Rubbing on hose Critical to ensure there is no rubbing on the HV cable Rubbing on wires Internal Use Only 3 44
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*** IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL*** NHTSA Recall No. 22E-054
Cummins Campaign #C2619 February 3, 2023 Dear Cummins Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Cummins Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Cummins PowerDrive™ electric drivetrain systems that were manufactured between June 1, 2018 and March 8, 2021. Cummins previously mailed you an interim notice advising you of this recall and informing you that you would receive this second notice when the remedy is available. This notice applies to the PowerDrive electric drivetrain systems in your vehicle(s) listed on the enclosed table. WHY IS A RECALL BEING CONDUCTED? The air compressor housing is not properly grounded; as a consequence, the air compressor housing may experience electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during air compressor operation. This condition may lead to an electric shock for any person (in particular, service personnel) touching the air compressor housing while the air compressor is operating. This issue does not present a hazard to occupants of a vehicle during operation. WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT THE PROBLEM? Cummins has released field Safety Campaign #C2619 BES PD7000 Air Compressor Grounding Safety Campaign to correct this condition. The remedy is to install a ground strap between the air compressor motor housing and the vehicle chassis. Repair parts are currently available at Cummins Distributors and authorized Warranty Dealers. The repair will be completed free of charge (parts and labor) and most applications will require approximately 3 ½ hours to complete. Cummins Inc.
Box 3005
Columbus, IN 47202 – 3005 USA
Mail Code: 40911
Phone: 1 800 CUMMINS
care cummins.com Cummins Inc.
Box 3005 Columbus, IN 47202 – 3005 USA
Mail Code: 40911
Phone: 1 800 CUMMINS
care cummins.com
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Contact the nearest Cummins Distributor or authorized Warranty Dealer to arrange to have this campaign performed on your vehicle. The distributor or dealer will work with you to schedule the best date to complete the repair. In the meantime, Cummins advises operators and service personnel to ensure the air compressor is not operating by turning off the vehicle keyswitch before opening the access door (if so equipped) or before touching the air compressor. If you have questions or concerns about this recall, please contact your local Cummins Distributor or authorized warranty dealer. You may also contact Cummins Care at 1-800- CUMMINS (1-800- 286-6467) or visit our website at care.cummins.com. If you have a complaint relative to this recall, you may report it to the following:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
You may also call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. If you have not registered your Cummins product, please complete the enclosed registration card or register your product at https://prodreg.cummins.com/prodreg/#/webform/contactInfo.
If you are no longer the owner of the vehicle(s) listed on the enclosed table, please forward this notice to the new owner or provide the new owner’s contact information to Cummins so that we can notify them of this recall. Federal law requires vehicle lessors receiving this recall notice to forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten (10) days. Also, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver new vehicle or equipment covered by this recall notice under a sale or lease until the defect has been remedied. Cummins is taking this action in the interest of safety and satisfaction with our products. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely, Campaign Ad ator
Cummins Inc.
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*** IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL ***
NHTSA Recall No. 21E-054
July 12, 2022 Blue Bird
3920 Arkwright Road
Suite 200
Macon, GA 31210
Dear Cummins OEM Customer: We are writing to inform you that Cummins Inc. has determined that a safety-related defect exists in certain PD7000 Electric Drivetrain air compressors that were manufactured between June 1, 2018 and April 18, 2022. Cummins has initiated a recall of the subject air compressors. Our records indicate that some of these air compressors have been shipped to you. A copy of Cummins’ initial Part 573 Defect Notification report is enclosed. This notification was submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on July 6, 2022. As more fully described in the Defect Notification, the air compressor housing on these units is not properly grounded. As a consequence, the air compressor housing may experience an electrical voltage potential greater than 50V AC during air compressor operation, possibly leading to an electric shock. Cummins is recalling part number 5611745, which was contained in air compressor assemblies 300543 and 300154 that our records indicate were shipped to your plants. For air compressors installed in vehicles that have left your control, we encourage you to make a safety defect determination in accordance with 49 USC 30118 et seq. and, as appropriate, to submit a Defect Notification to NHTSA in accordance with 49 CFR Part 573. Cummins will conduct the recall, including notifying owners pursuant to 49 CFR Part 577, performing the remedy, and submitting quarterly status reports to NHTSA. Cummins is requesting that you provide the associated vehicle model identification, VINs and owner contact information to facilitate owner notification. Please work with your Cummins account team leader to ensure that the requested information is provided to Cummins as soon as possible. As a supplier of original equipment, Cummins has no obligation to submit a defect notification to Transport Canada. However, Cummins does, as a courtesy, notify Transport Canada when Cummins submits a defect notification to NHTSA, advising that some OEMs may have affected vehicles. If you have an obligation to report the defect to Transport Canada, we ask that you please provide us with the Transport Canada recall number assigned to your vehicle recall.
Cummins cannot mail owner letters compliant with Transport Canada regulations with respect to your recalled vehicles without the recall number assigned by Transport Canada. Cummins will provide the applicable data to you after our mailings are completed so that you can submit the required notification reports to Transport Canada, as well as provide you the completion rate data
so that you can submit the required quarterly completion reports to Transport Canada. For engines/vehicles that are still in your inventory, please contact William Herhold at [email protected] to arrange for repairs. Please note that Federal law prohibits delivery of these engines, or vehicles equipped with these engines, under a sale or lease until this condition has been remedied. Cummins apologizes for this inconvenience, but we are initiating this action in the interest of our customers’ safety and satisfaction with our products. Thank you for your assistance. Please confirm receipt of this communication.
Sincerely,
Enclosure: Cummins Part 573 Defect Notification
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Cummins, Inc. APR 24, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-054 Manufacturer Recall No. : C2619
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Cummins, Inc.
Address : Box 3005
Mail Code COB118 Columbus IN 47202-3005
Company phone : 812-377-5000
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 530 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Cummins Inc. PD7000 Part No. : PD7000 Size : N/A Function : Electric Drive
Descriptive Information : The subject Electric Drivetrain contains an electric air compressor to supply compressed air to the vehicle. These systems were sold as original equipment for installation in certain school buses and as original or upfit equipment for installation in certain medium duty trucks and terminal tractors. This recall consists of the entire population of PD7000 systems built prior to implementation of a new air compressor.
Production Dates : JUN 01, 2018 – APR 18, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The air compressor housing on these units is not properly grounded. As a consequence, the air compressor housing may experience an electrical voltage potential greater than 50V AC during air compressor operation.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : This condition may lead to an electric shock for any person (in particular,
service personnel) touching the air compressor housing assembly while the air compressor is operating.
Description of the Cause : The cause is missing electrical grounding of the air compressor housing with
respect to the vehicle chassis. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name : Compressor, Air
Component Description : Electrically driven air compressor Component Part Number : 5611745 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : N/A Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
4/21/22 – A Cummins employee experienced a mild electric shock when he touched the air compressor motor housing at a Cummins facility. 4/21 – 5/11/22 – An investigation was conducted to understand the cause of the issue. During the investigation, the voltage between the air compressor housing and vehicle chassis for the incident unit was measured as 110 V to 130V AC. Testing was conducted on the two configurations of air compressor and inverter assemblies to understand the ground paths and to verify the missing ground. 5/11 – 6/1/22 – A Product Safety Hazard Analysis was conducted. Testing was completed on the current production air compressor to confirm that it does not have this condition. 6/1 – 6/28/22 – Cummins escalated the issue through its Product Safety Defect Determination process. 6/28/22 – Based upon the results of the investigation, the Cummins Product Safety Defect Board decided to conduct a safety campaign to address this condition. To date, there have been no reports of electrical shock (other than the Cummins employee on 4/21/22) or injuries due to this condition. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054 Page 3 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : An electrical ground strap will be installed between the air compressor
motor housing and the vehicle chassis. Pursuant to 49 CFR 577.11(e), Cummins requests that it be exempt from providing notification of a reimbursement plan. Any pre-notification product failure would have been replaced under the manufacturer’s limited warranty. Accordingly, no person would be eligible for reimbursement pursuant to 573.13. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The air compressor with the remedy ground strap installed will be visibly different than the air compressor without the ground strap.
For reasons unrelated to this condition, units manufactured on and after 4/19/2022 are equipped with a new air compressor (P/N 5678863) in which the air compressor and electrical inverter are integrated into a single assembly that is collectively electrically grounded and does not have this condition. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Cummins expects to notify affected OEMs no later than July 13, 2022.
Cummins will conduct the recall and notify owners. The timing of owner notification will be determined in consultation with the affected OEMs. Cummins notified owners with an interim letter on September 2, 2022. Cummins expects the remedy to be available and published to Cummins’ service network in January 2023 and will mail owner letters shortly after the campaign is released to the field.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 31, 2023 – JAN 31, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 31, 2023 – JAN 31, 2023 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Blue Bird Corporation Address : 3920 Arkwright Road
Macon GA 31210 Country : US Company Phone : NR The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : TICO Address : 66 Cypress Ridge Drive Ridgeland SC 29936 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : Daimler Trucks North America Address : 4747 N. Channel Ave Portland OR 97217 Country : US Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Cummins, Inc. JUL 06, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-054 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Cummins, Inc.
Address : Box 3005
Mail Code COB118 Columbus IN 47202-3005
Company phone : 812-377-5000
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 469 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Cummins Inc. PD7000 Part No. : PD7000 Size : N/A Function : Electric Drive
Descriptive Information : The subject Electric Drivetrain contains an electric air compressor to supply compressed air to the vehicle. These systems were sold as original equipment for installation in certain school buses and as original or upfit equipment for installation in certain medium duty trucks and terminal tractors. This recall consists of the entire population of PD7000 systems built prior to implementation of a new air compressor.
Production Dates : JUN 01, 2018 – APR 18, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The air compressor housing on these units is not properly grounded. As a consequence, the air compressor housing may experience an electrical voltage potential greater than 50V AC during air compressor operation.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : This condition may lead to an electric shock for any person (in particular,
service personnel) touching the air compressor housing assembly while the air compressor is operating.
Description of the Cause : The cause is missing electrical grounding of the air compressor housing with
respect to the vehicle chassis. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name : Compressor, Air
Component Description : Electrically driven air compressor Component Part Number : 5611745 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : N/A Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
4/21/22 – A Cummins employee experienced a mild electric shock when he touched the air compressor motor housing at a Cummins facility. 4/21 – 5/11/22 – An investigation was conducted to understand the cause of the issue. During the investigation, the voltage between the air compressor housing and vehicle chassis for the incident unit was measured as 110 V to 130V AC. Testing was conducted on the two configurations of air compressor and inverter assemblies to understand the ground paths and to verify the missing ground. 5/11 – 6/1/22 – A Product Safety Hazard Analysis was conducted. Testing was completed on the current production air compressor to confirm that it does not have this condition. 6/1 – 6/28/22 – Cummins escalated the issue through its Product Safety Defect Determination process. 6/28/22 – Based upon the results of the investigation, the Cummins Product Safety Defect Board decided to conduct a safety campaign to address this condition. To date, there have been no reports of electrical shock (other than the Cummins employee on 4/21/22) or injuries due to this condition. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054 Page 3 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : An electrical ground strap will be installed between the air compressor
motor housing and the vehicle chassis. Pursuant to 49 CFR 577.11(e), Cummins requests that it be exempt from providing notification of a reimbursement plan. Any pre-notification product failure would have been replaced under the manufacturer’s limited warranty. Accordingly, no person would be eligible for reimbursement pursuant to 573.13. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The air compressor with the remedy ground strap installed will be visibly different than the air compressor without the ground strap.
For reasons unrelated to this condition, units manufactured on and after 4/19/2022 are equipped with a new air compressor (P/N 5678863) in which the air compressor and electrical inverter are integrated into a single assembly that is collectively electrically grounded and does not have this condition. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Cummins expects to notify affected OEMs no later than July 13, 2022.
Cummins will conduct the recall and notify owners. The timing of owner notification will be determined in consultation with the affected OEMs. Cummins is currently developing the schedule for the recall, but in any case, will notify customers with either interim letters or owner letters by September 2, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Blue Bird Corporation Address : 3920 Arkwright Road
Macon GA 31210 Country : US Company Phone : NR The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : Daimler Trucks North America Address : 4747 N. Channel Ave Portland OR 97217 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : TICO Address : 66 Cypress Ridge Drive Ridgeland SC 29936 Country : US Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Cummins, Inc. OCT 27, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-054 Manufacturer Recall No. : C2614
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Cummins, Inc.
Address : Box 3005
Mail Code COB118 Columbus IN 47202-3005
Company phone : 812-377-5000
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 469 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Cummins Inc. PD7000 Part No. : PD7000 Size : N/A Function : Electric Drive
Descriptive Information : The subject Electric Drivetrain contains an electric air compressor to supply compressed air to the vehicle. These systems were sold as original equipment for installation in certain school buses and as original or upfit equipment for installation in certain medium duty trucks and terminal tractors. This recall consists of the entire population of PD7000 systems built prior to implementation of a new air compressor.
Production Dates : JUN 01, 2018 – APR 18, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The air compressor housing on these units is not properly grounded. As a consequence, the air compressor housing may experience an electrical voltage potential greater than 50V AC during air compressor operation.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : This condition may lead to an electric shock for any person (in particular,
service personnel) touching the air compressor housing assembly while the air compressor is operating.
Description of the Cause : The cause is missing electrical grounding of the air compressor housing with
respect to the vehicle chassis. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name : Compressor, Air
Component Description : Electrically driven air compressor Component Part Number : 5611745 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : N/A Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
4/21/22 – A Cummins employee experienced a mild electric shock when he touched the air compressor motor housing at a Cummins facility. 4/21 – 5/11/22 – An investigation was conducted to understand the cause of the issue. During the investigation, the voltage between the air compressor housing and vehicle chassis for the incident unit was measured as 110 V to 130V AC. Testing was conducted on the two configurations of air compressor and inverter assemblies to understand the ground paths and to verify the missing ground. 5/11 – 6/1/22 – A Product Safety Hazard Analysis was conducted. Testing was completed on the current production air compressor to confirm that it does not have this condition. 6/1 – 6/28/22 – Cummins escalated the issue through its Product Safety Defect Determination process. 6/28/22 – Based upon the results of the investigation, the Cummins Product Safety Defect Board decided to conduct a safety campaign to address this condition. To date, there have been no reports of electrical shock (other than the Cummins employee on 4/21/22) or injuries due to this condition. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054 Page 3 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : An electrical ground strap will be installed between the air compressor
motor housing and the vehicle chassis. Pursuant to 49 CFR 577.11(e), Cummins requests that it be exempt from providing notification of a reimbursement plan. Any pre-notification product failure would have been replaced under the manufacturer’s limited warranty. Accordingly, no person would be eligible for reimbursement pursuant to 573.13. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The air compressor with the remedy ground strap installed will be visibly different than the air compressor without the ground strap.
For reasons unrelated to this condition, units manufactured on and after 4/19/2022 are equipped with a new air compressor (P/N 5678863) in which the air compressor and electrical inverter are integrated into a single assembly that is collectively electrically grounded and does not have this condition. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Cummins expects to notify affected OEMs no later than July 13, 2022.
Cummins will conduct the recall and notify owners. The timing of owner notification will be determined in consultation with the affected OEMs. Cummins notified owners with an interim letter on September 2, 2022. Cummins expects the remedy to be available and published to Cummins’ service network in January 2023 and will mail owner letters shortly after the campaign is released to the field.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 31, 2023 – JAN 31, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 31, 2023 – JAN 31, 2023 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Blue Bird Corporation Address : 3920 Arkwright Road
Macon GA 31210 Country : US Company Phone : NR The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-054
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : Daimler Trucks North America Address : 4747 N. Channel Ave Portland OR 97217 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : TICO Address : 66 Cypress Ridge Drive Ridgeland SC 29936 Country : US Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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