Vehicle recall 06V173000 · May 19, 2006
Spartan DA32L-2142, DA3AH-2142 and 22 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V173000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2006
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SPEC 06013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 88
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan DA32L-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan DA3AH-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan DA41G-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan DA41L-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan DA41M-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan DA41M-3164 (2006): 2006
- Spartan GA41L-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan GA41M-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan GA42L-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan KA41J-2144 (2006): 2006
- Spartan KA41M-2144 (2006): 2006
- Spartan LA40J-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan LA41L-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan LA41M-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan LA41M-3164 (2006): 2006
- Spartan LA42L-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan VA21-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan VA40M-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan VA40M-3164 (2006): 2006
- Spartan VA41M-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan VA41M-2144 (2006): 2006
- Spartan VA41M-3164 (2006): 2006
- Spartan VA42G-2142 (2006): 2006
- Spartan VA42M-2142 (2006): 2006
Has your Spartan been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.