2017 FERRARA IGNITER Recall

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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