NHTSA Recall 06V407000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kme Panther.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V407000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | October 26, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks built 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
The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a description of the consequence as it relates to motor vehicle safety.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the connecting rods free of charge (please see 06e037). Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels or kme at 1-800-235-3928.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V407000
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.