Vehicle recall 06V179000 · May 23, 2006
Pierce Enforcer and Saber
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
- Pierce is working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723 or cummins at 1-800-diesels.
- Notes
- 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
- 06V179000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 23, 2006
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 66
- 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.
- Pierce Enforcer (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Pierce Saber (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
Has your Pierce been repaired?
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