NHTSA recall 06V173000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Spartan DA32L-2142 and 23 more
Reported May 19, 200688 vehicles affectedSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.Maker’s number SPEC 06013Built Nov 7, 2005 – May 24, 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
Spartan IS working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400 or cummins at 1-800-diesels.