NHTSA Recall 06V173000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 88 vehicles. It affects 24 models including the Spartan DA32L-2142.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V173000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SPEC 06013 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | May 19, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V173000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan DA32L-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan DA3AH-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan DA41G-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan DA41L-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan DA41M-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan DA41M-3164 | 2006 |
| Spartan GA41L-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan GA41M-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan GA42L-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan KA41J-2144 | 2006 |
| Spartan KA41M-2144 | 2006 |
| Spartan LA40J-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan LA41L-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan LA41M-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan LA41M-3164 | 2006 |
| Spartan LA42L-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan VA21-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan VA40M-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan VA40M-3164 | 2006 |
| Spartan VA41M-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan VA41M-2144 | 2006 |
| Spartan VA41M-3164 | 2006 |
| Spartan VA42G-2142 | 2006 |
| Spartan VA42M-2142 | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.