Hme, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V170000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V170000 by Hme, Inc.. Includes 75 affected units, ENGINE FAILURE/CUMMINS, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers are working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge. owners may contact hme at 616-534-1463 or cummins at 1-800-diesels.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V170000

Manufacturer: Hme, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-05-18T00:00:00

Subject: Engine failure/cummins

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 75

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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

Corrective Action: Dealers are working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge. owners may contact hme at 616-534-1463 or cummins at 1-800-diesels.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tb8d_ksri-zvks

NHTSA ID: 06V170000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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