2008 FERRARA FIRE TRUCK Recalls (2)

Campaign:

08V684000 on 12/23/2008

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel

Affected:

3

Defect:

Ferrara recalled 3 fire trucks equipped with caterpillar engines. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

Consequence:

This may result in a fire hazard.

Correction:

Ferrara is working with caterpillar to have the vehicles repaired (please see 08e054). owners have been notified and arrangements have been made to have these vehicles repaired.

Notes:

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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Campaign:

08V683000 on 12/23/2008

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel

Affected:

3

Defect:

Ferrara is recalling 3 fire trucks equipped with caterpillar engines. inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.

Consequence:

A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.

Correction:

Ferrara is working with caterpillar to have the dpf brackets replaced (please see 08e041). owners have been notified and arrangements have been made to have these vehicles repaired.

Notes:

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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