Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. in 2006. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 26, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE FAILURE/CUMMINS

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.

NHTSA ID: 06V407000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 14

Consequence Summary:

THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSEQUENCE AS IT RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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