01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Ferrara Cinder recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V570000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- August 4, 2022
- Potential units
- 108campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Inferno, Igniter, and Cinder fire trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrara's customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
Owner notification: September 1, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
NHTSA 22V020000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- January 20, 2022
- Potential units
- 29campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Inferno, Igniter, and Cinder emergency vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Why it matters: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
Owner notification: August 29, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
NHTSA 21V910000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- November 19, 2021
- Potential units
- 34campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Inferno and Cinder emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
Owner notification: January 3, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH