NHTSA recall 06V170000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Hme 1871-Sfo
Reported May 18, 200675 vehicles affectedHME INCORPORATEDBuilt Oct 1, 2005 – Apr 30, 2006
The defect
On certain fire trucks equipped with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rods which transfer energy from the piston to the crankshaft are defective and can result in seizure of the piston pin. a piston pin seizure can result in a mission-disabling engine failure.
The risk
This condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers are working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge. owners may contact hme at 616-534-1463 or cummins at 1-800-diesels.