Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #07V467000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V467000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 2 affected units, ENGINE FAILURE/ISL CM850 ENGINES/CUMMINS, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain emergency vehicles 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
Paccar is working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge (please see 06e037). owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.