Recall 06V173000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Defect in 2006-2006 SPARTAN LA41L-2142
RECALL This recall affects up to 88 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V173000 |
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 88 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Affected Vehicles |
2006 SPARTAN LA41L-2142, 2006 SPARTAN LA42L-2142, 2006 SPARTAN VA21-2142, 2006 SPARTAN VA40M-2142, 2006 SPARTAN VA42M-2142, 2006 SPARTAN LA40J-2142, 2006 SPARTAN DA32L-2142, 2006 SPARTAN DA3AH-2142, 2006 SPARTAN DA41G-2142, 2006 SPARTAN DA41L-2142, 2006 SPARTAN DA41M-2142, 2006 SPARTAN GA41L-2142, 2006 SPARTAN KA41M-2144, 2006 SPARTAN LA41M-2142, 2006 SPARTAN VA42G-2142, 2006 SPARTAN VA40M-3164, 2006 SPARTAN VA41M-2142, 2006 SPARTAN KA41J-2144, 2006 SPARTAN GA42L-2142, 2006 SPARTAN GA41M-2142, 2006 SPARTAN DA41M-3164, 2006 SPARTAN VA41M-3164, 2006 SPARTAN VA41M-2144, 2006 SPARTAN LA41M-3164
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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.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 23V062000 | 2024 SPARTAN K2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2,336 | |
| 22V785000 | 2021 SPARTAN K2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 540 | |
| 22V789000 | 2023 SPARTAN K2 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 4 | |
| 22V776000 | 2023 SPARTAN K4 | PARKING BRAKE | 15 | |
| 22V531000 | 2022 SPARTAN K1 | STEERING | 100 | |
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| 21V969000 | 2021 SPARTAN K3 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 143 | |
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