The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V507000·Announced 2011-10-12

Ferrara Fire Apparatus Recalls 2009-2011 Inferno and Igniter Vehicles

Ferrara is recalling 2009-2011 Inferno and Igniter fire apparatus due to a defect in the Electronic Stability Control module that may cause unnecessary braking.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ESC malfunction) that could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Inferno and Igniter vehicles equipped with Meritor WABCO Electronic Stability Control (ESC). These vehicles were manufactured between April 2009 and October 2011.

The recall is issued because the ESC module may cause the system to activate unnecessarily when the vehicle is driven in a particular manner on certain unique road conditions. This defect may adversely affect the slip angle calculation by the ESC module, causing it to perceive an over-steering situation and apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. These conditions could increase the risk of a crash.

Ferrara will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on October 25, 2011. Owners may contact Ferrara at 1-225-567-7100 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FERRARA IGNITER, INFERNO
Brand
FERRARA
Manufacturer
FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
104

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • IGNITER
  • INFERNO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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