NHTSA recall 06V407000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Kme Panther and 1 more
Reported Oct 26, 200614 vehicles affectedKOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENTBuilt Nov 1, 2005 – Apr 30, 2006
The defect
On certain trucks built 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
The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a description of the consequence as it relates to motor vehicle safety.
The remedy
Cummins will replace the connecting rods free of charge (please see 06e037). customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels or kme at 1-800-235-3928.