NHTSA Recall 06V179000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V179000; Date: May. 23, 2006
This condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Pierce Enforcer; 2006 Pierce Enforcer; 2005 Pierce Saber; 2006 Pierce Saber
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 66
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:
Pierce is working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723 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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