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
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
DA3AH-2142
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V173000
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
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20051107
End Of Manufacture
20060524
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
88
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20060519
Make Campaign Number
SPEC 06013