Recall 06V173000: Spartan chassis, inc.

Report received

May 19, 2006

Manufacturer

Spartan chassis, inc.

Potentially affected

88vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.