Karmactive Staff
If you bought a Cummins Onan P5000iDF EFI dual-fuel generator between May 2025 and August 2026, stop using it now. A defect can cause gasoline vapors to build up pressure inside the tank, then eject the fuel cap or spray fuel at whoever is nearby. One owner has already been splashed in the face. A free fix is available, but you need to act before you run it again.
The Cummins Onan P5000iDF recall covers about 2,960 dark-gray portable generators sold across the United States. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued Recall #27-087 on November 12, 2026. They run on gasoline or propane and are rated at 4,500 to 5,000 watts.
The units were sold at Camping World, Northern Tool, Factory Pure, AP Electric, and through Cummins directly between May 2025 and August 2026. Prices ranged from $1,640 to $1,930. Cummins Inc., based in Columbus, Indiana, distributed the generators, which are made in Vietnam. The company has received 11 reports of fuel discharging or fuel caps ejecting, including one person splashed in the face with gasoline. No medical attention was needed.
If you own one of these generators, stop using it until it has been repaired. Check the side label for model P5000iDF EFI and part number A075C500. Those are the only model and part number in this recall. If your label matches, stop using the unit and schedule a free repair at an authorized Cummins service center. The repair costs you nothing.
How to Check Your Generator and Get It Fixed
The model information label is on the side of the generator. Look for two items: the model name must read P5000iDF EFI, and the part number must read A075C500. Only units with both of those identifiers are covered by Cummins Campaign 7308, the company’s repair program for this recall.
If your label matches, call Cummins at 800-286-6467, Monday through Friday, anytime to find an authorized service center. The repair is a free inspection of the EVAP system valves, with corrections made as needed. EVAP stands for evaporative emissions—the valves that let fuel vapors escape safely from the gasoline tank. When those valves are installed incorrectly, vapor has nowhere to go. Pressure builds inside the tank until the cap ejects or fuel discharges.
Before transporting the generator to a service center, follow Cummins’s safety steps. Let the unit cool for 15 to 20 minutes after shutdown. Keep it upright—do not tilt more than 15 degrees. The fuel cap must be tightly sealed. Transport in a well-ventilated area only. The unit weighs more than 50 pounds; two people should lift it. If the tank looks swollen or bulged, or if you smell gasoline or see a leak, do not move it. Contact Cummins directly instead.
The P5000iDF runs on gasoline or propane. The defect involves the gasoline tank’s vapor-venting valves. Owners running the unit on gasoline can build pressure in the tank and face sudden fuel-cap ejection or fuel discharge.
Why is the fuel cap ejecting on the Cummins Onan P5000iDF?
The EVAP system valves were installed incorrectly. Those valves should let fuel vapor vent safely from the gasoline tank. When they fail, vapor builds up pressure inside the tank. That pressure forces the fuel cap off or causes gasoline to discharge. This is a fire and burn hazard.
How do I get a free repair for the Cummins Onan P5000iDF recall?
Check the side label for model P5000iDF EFI and part number A075C500. If both match, call Cummins at 800-286-6467, Monday through Friday, anytime to book a free inspection and repair at an authorized service center. Use the Cummins service locator to find an authorized service center near you. No charge applies to affected owners.
Where is the model and part number on a Cummins Onan P5000iDF?
Both appear on the model information label on the side of the generator. The recalled model reads P5000iDF EFI and the recalled part number reads A075C500. If your side label shows both, your unit is covered by this recall and qualifies for a free repair under Cummins Campaign 7308.
Cummins and the CPSC are asking all affected owners to stop using the Onan P5000iDF EFI immediately. Check the side label for part number A075C500 and call 800-286-6467 to book a free EVAP system inspection and repair. For CPSC recall details, call the agency’s hotline at 800-638-2772. The repair is free, the risk of fuel spray and fire is real, and the fix is straightforward.
