Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Engines & Powertrains

Power Solutions International, Inc.: Engine Control Modules Recalled for Unexpected Engine Shut Down

Agency Publication Date: September 29, 2022

Summary

Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSI) is recalling 8,046 engine control modules (ECM) used in various heavy-duty vehicles. The affected engines may trigger a specific fault code that causes the engine to shut down unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. PSI is working directly with vehicle manufacturers including Navistar and Daimler Trucks North America to provide a free software update to the ECM calibration.

Risk

If the engine shuts down unexpectedly while driving, the vehicle will lose power, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking for recall notices from Navistar (recalls 21V837, 21V838) or Daimler Trucks North America (recalls 22V438, 22V439).
Contact Power Solutions International (PSI) customer service at 1-630-350-9400 to confirm if your specific engine control module requires an update.
Schedule a free appointment with your vehicle manufacturer's authorized service center to have the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration updated.
If you have further questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Free ECM calibration update

How to: Contact PSI customer service at 1-630-350-9400 or your vehicle manufacturer to receive a free software calibration update for the Engine Control Module.

Affected Products

Product: Power Solutions International Engine Control Module (ECM)

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22E084000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Power Solutions International, Inc.

Sold By: Navistar; Daimler Trucks North America; DTNA

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 8,046 vehicles(8046% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Equipment (E)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: September 29, 2022

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.nhtsa.gov. Please be reminded of the following requirements: You are required to submit a draft owner notification letter to this office no less than five days prior to mailing it to the customers. Also, copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner). Please be reminded that under 49 U.S.C. § 30112(a)(3), it is illegal for a manufacturer, to sell, offer for sale, import, or introduce or deliver into interstate commerce, a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment that contains a safety defect once the manufacturer has notified NHTSA about that safety defect. This prohibition does not apply once the motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment has been remedied according to the manufacturer's instructions. As stated in Part 573.7, submission of the first of eight consecutive quarterly status reports is required within one month after the close of the calendar quarter in which notification to purchasers occurs. Therefore, the first quarterly report will be due on, or before, 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: November 14, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking for recall notices from Navistar (recalls 21V837, 21V838) or Daimler Trucks North America (recalls 22V438, 22V439).

Contact Power Solutions International (PSI) customer service at 1-630-350-9400 to confirm if your specific engine control module requires an update.

Schedule a free appointment with your vehicle manufacturer's authorized service center to have the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration updated.

If you have further questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22E084000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Power Solutions International, Inc.

Sold By: Navistar; Daimler Trucks North America; DTNA

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 8,046 vehicles(8046% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Equipment (E)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: September 29, 2022

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: November 14, 2023