NHTSA Recall 06V204000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 American Lafrance Fire Truck.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V204000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | ALF-0206 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | June 9, 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
American lafrance delivered one vehicle to a customer which has already been repaired. All other vehicles are still at the american lafrance manufacturing facility.
Notes
American lafrance recall no. Alf-0206.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 06V204000
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.