NHTSA recall 06V171000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
E-One C2 and 1 more
Reported May 19, 200679 vehicles affectedE-ONE, INC.Built Nov 17, 2005 – Apr 6, 2006
The defect
On certain emergency vehicles 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 e-one at 352-237-1122 or cummins at 1-800-diesels.