NHTSA Recall 06V170000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V170000; Date: May. 18, 2006
This condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 HME 1871-sfo
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Hme Incorporated
Affected Units:: 75
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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