01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2012 Ferrara Igniter recall campaigns
NHTSA 18V174000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- March 14, 2018
- Potential units
- 59campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2004-2012 Inferno and Igniter emergency vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
Owner notification: April 27, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
NHTSA 16V544000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- July 20, 2016
- Potential units
- 24campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Inferno, Igniter, Intruder, and Cinder emergency vehicles manufactured October 3, 2011, to May 31, 2016, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens manufactured by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.
Why it matters: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ferrara will notify owners, and service personnel or service centers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100 extension 3011.
Owner notification: August 26, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
NHTSA 13V205000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- May 16, 2013
- Potential units
- 52campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Igniter and Ultra firetrucks. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Why it matters: Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy
Ferrara has notified all affected owners and has replaced all of the affected brake chambers. Owners may contact Ferrara at 1-800-443-9006.
Owner notification: May 16, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH