2017 FERRARA CINDER Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 18V094000 on 02/06/2018
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 01/13/2014 - 11/02/2017
- Affected:
- 66
- Defect:
- Ferrara fire apparatus, inc. (ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2016 inferno and international 4400, 2013-2016 igniter, 2014-2017 cinder and freightliner m2 106, 2013-2014 ember and 2013-2017 kenworth t370 fire-fighting vehicles, equipped with hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
- Consequence:
- A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Ferrara will notify owners, and ferrara certified dealers or technicians will replace the relief valve retaining ring with one that is stainless steel, free of charge. the recall began on february 12, 2018. owners may contact ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V613000 on 09/16/2018
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2017 - 08/30/2018
- Affected:
- 108
- Defect:
- 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."
- Consequence:
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin november 1, 2018. owners may contact ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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