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NHTSA recall,

Cummins Power Generation Trailer-Mounted Generator Sets

The generator sets have loose voltage selector switch connections that can cause a short circuit or increased heat, risking electrical shock or burn injury.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain Cummins Power Generation Trailer-Mounted Generator Sets. The bolted connections attaching the leads to the voltage selector switch may have been improperly tightened, allowing the fasteners to loosen. A loose voltage selector switch connection can lead to a short circuit or increased heat, increasing the risk of electrical shock or a burn injury.

The recall affects 479 generator sets and was reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2026. The units were distributed nationwide.

Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 25, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 25, 2026. You may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins number for this recall is 5849.
  4. Watch your mail.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 25, 2026. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins number for this recall is 5849.

Is your Cummins Power Generation affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Cummins Power Generation

  • Generator Set (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Status
Open
Weekly archive
Listed the week of Oct 26, 2026
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Component
Vehicle equipment defect
Risk

No NHTSA driving warning

How risk is rated

NHTSA campaign number
26V713000
Vehicles affected
479
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-286-6467

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Added to Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Nov 4, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)