Vehicle Recall Archive for 1974 HARLEY DAVIDSON
Record ID
48148
Campaign Number
06V173000
Make of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model of Vehicle
VA41M-2144
Year
2006
Make Campaign Number
SPEC 06013
Component Description
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
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.
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.
Manufacturers
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Start of Manufacture
20051107
End of Manufacture
20060524
Type of Recall
VEHICLE
Number Affected
88
Date Owners Notified
NOT AVAILABLE
Initiated By
MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Date Report Received
20060519
Part Number
NOT AVAILABLE
Federal MV Safety Standard
NOT AVAILABLE