NHTSA Recall 06V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V173000; 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:
2006 Spartan Da32l-2142; 2006 Spartan Da3ah-2142; 2006 Spartan Da41g-2142; 2006 Spartan Da41l-2142; 2006 Spartan Da41m-2142; 2006 Spartan Da41m-3164; 2006 Spartan Ga41l-2142; 2006 Spartan Ga41m-2142; 2006 Spartan Ga42l-2142; 2006 Spartan Ka41j-2144; 2006 Spartan Ka41m-2144; 2006 Spartan La40j-2142; 2006 Spartan La41l-2142; 2006 Spartan La41m-2142; 2006 Spartan La41m-3164; 2006 Spartan La42l-2142; 2006 Spartan Va21-2142; 2006 Spartan Va40m-2142; 2006 Spartan Va40m-3164; 2006 Spartan Va41m-2142; 2006 Spartan Va41m-2144; 2006 Spartan Va41m-3164; 2006 Spartan Va42g-2142; 2006 Spartan Va42m-2142
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 88
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:
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.
Recall Notes:
Spartan recall no. Spec 06013. 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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