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Recall 06V-173: 2006 Spartan DA32L-2142, 2006 Spartan DA3AH-2142 and 22 more

SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 2006, covering about 88 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-173
Report date
May 19, 2006
Vehicles affected
88
Owners notified
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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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Spartan recall no. Spec 06013.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.

Recall details

ManufacturerSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V173000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Spartan DA32L-21422006All years
Spartan DA3AH-21422006All years
Spartan DA41G-21422006All years
Spartan DA41L-21422006All years
Spartan DA41M-21422006All years
Spartan DA41M-31642006All years
Spartan GA41L-21422006All years
Spartan GA41M-21422006All years
Spartan GA42L-21422006All years
Spartan KA41J-21442006All years
Spartan KA41M-21442006All years
Spartan LA40J-21422006All years
Spartan LA41L-21422006All years
Spartan LA41M-21422006All years
Spartan LA41M-31642006All years
Spartan LA42L-21422006All years
Spartan VA21-21422006All years
Spartan VA40M-21422006All years
Spartan VA40M-31642006All years
Spartan VA41M-21422006All years
Spartan VA41M-21442006All years
Spartan VA41M-31642006All years
Spartan VA42G-21422006All years
Spartan VA42M-21422006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-173?

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.

How is recall 06V-173 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.