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NHTSARecalled Oct 2, 2007 · #07V467000

ENGINE FAILURE/ISL CM850 ENGINES/CUMMINS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
ENGINE FAILURE/ISL CM850 ENGINES/CUMMINS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice