NHTSA Recall 06V171000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V171000; Date: May. 19, 2006
This condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 E-one C2; 2006 E-one C2; 2005 E-one Typhoon; 2006 E-one Typhoon
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: E-one, Inc.
Affected Units:: 79
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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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