Cummins, Inc. equipment recall: SCM Software Error May Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement
Report received by NHTSA: March 13, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain PD7000 Electric Drive, part number BES CM0904 EV104B. The System Control Module (SCM) software error may cause a stationary vehicle to move unexpectedly.
- The risk
Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
411 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Cummins, Inc. has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
40 earlier NHTSA recalls by Cummins, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 11, 2025 Cummins, Inc. equipment recall: High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire (agency record)
- Jan. 17, 2025 Cummins, Inc. equipment recall: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel (agency record)
- Dec. 17, 2024 Cummins, Inc. recall: Unsecured Wire Leads May Chafe And Short (agency record)
- Dec. 17, 2024 Cummins, Inc. equipment recall: Incorrect Part in Coolant System May Cause Leak (agency record)
- Sept. 23, 2024 Cummins, Inc. equipment recall: Fuel Pump Failure May Cause Engine Stall (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the SCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E011000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins, Inc. |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 13, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 411 items |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record