Pierce Recall 06V179000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Diesel

NHTSA recall 06V179000 · announced May 23, 2006 · filed by Pierce Manufacturing · 66 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2005 Pierce Enforcer
• 2006 Pierce Enforcer
• 2005 Pierce Saber
• 2006 Pierce Saber

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.