Vehicle recall 07V467000 · October 2, 2007
2006 Kenworth T800
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 07V467000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 2, 2007
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- 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.
- Kenworth T800 (2006): 2006
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