Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #06V179000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V179000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 66 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

Pierce is working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge. owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723 or cummins at 1-800-diesels.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V179000

Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2006-05-23T00:00:00

Subject: Engine failure/cummins

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 66

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: Pierce is working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge. owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723 or cummins at 1-800-diesels.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rdiq-m34m~ddhc

NHTSA ID: 06V179000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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