HME, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by HME, Inc. in 2006. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 18, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE FAILURE/CUMMINS

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.

NHTSA ID: 06V170000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 75

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS ARE WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPLACE THE CONNECTING RODS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HME AT 616-534-1463 OR CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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