Recall 06V407000: 2006 KME Panther

Report received

Oct 26, 2006

Manufacturer

Kovatch mobile equipment

Potentially affected

14vehicles

Model years

2006

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 trucks built 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

The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a description of the consequence as it relates to motor vehicle safety.

Remedy

Cummins will replace the connecting rods free of charge (please see 06e037). Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels or kme at 1-800-235-3928.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 KME Panther0 complaints