American Lafrance Fire Truck (2005) – 06V204000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

AMERICAN LAFRANCE

Model Of Vehicle

FIRE TRUCK

Year

2005

Recall Campaign Number

06V204000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Could Ultimately Result In A Loss Of Vehicle Power (Engine Stall) Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

American Lafrance Delivered One Vehicle To A Customer Which Has Already Been Repaired. All Other Vehicles Are Still At The American Lafrance Manufacturing Facility.

Vehicle Manufacturer

American Lafrance Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20051101

End Of Manufacture

20060430

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

22

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

American Lafrance Llc

Date Report Received

20060609

Make Campaign Number

ALF-0206

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard