23V-819 Open recall Dec 6, 2023
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ferrara Fire apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Inferno Aerial Fire Apparatus trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ferrara will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 22V-020 Open recall Jan 20, 2022
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Risk: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 21V-349 Open recall May 13, 2021
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Inferno and Igniter vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 21V-134 Open recall Mar 4, 2021
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS, SUSPENSION:FRONT
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Inferno vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Risk: Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 19V-677 Open recall Sep 24, 2019
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Inferno fire trucks equipped with independent front suspensions manufactured by Reyco Granning. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ferrara will notify owners and will work with Reyco Granning to inspect and remedy the vehicles free of charge. Ferrara issued owners an interim notification on September 24, 2019. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 18V-613 Open recall Sep 11, 2018
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ferrara Inferno, Igniter, Cinder, Ultra, and Intruder emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
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