Cummins, Inc. equipment recall: Driveline May Separate
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 28, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain Meritor drivelines with model numbers RPL20, RPL25, RPL10, RPL35, RPL14, and 176MXL. The drivelines may be missing a snap ring in the slip yoke assembly, causing the bearing cup to separate from the driveline.
- The risk
A driveline separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Detached components can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
206 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Cummins, Inc. has 4 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
43 earlier NHTSA recalls by Cummins, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 27, 2026 2026 Cummins Power Generation Generator SET recall: Loose Voltage Selector Switch Connection
- Sept. 28, 2026 Cummins, Inc. equipment recall: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
- March 13, 2026 Cummins, Inc. equipment recall: SCM Software Error May Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the driveline as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins number for this recall is AFT26001.
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 | 26E077000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins, Inc. |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 206 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | AFT26001 |
| “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