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NHTSA Recall 06V173000

Filed by Shyft Group. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2006-05-19. An estimated 88 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

Risk

THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What the manufacturer will do

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.

Manufacturer campaign number: SPEC 06013

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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