Ferrara Recalls 2011-2012 Igniter and Ultra Firetrucks for Brake Defect
Ferrara Fire Apparatus is recalling 2011-2012 Igniter and Ultra firetrucks because brake chambers may leak, causing the parking brake to drag and overheat.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) where the source text explicitly states that overheated components could result in a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Igniter and Ultra firetrucks. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that use disc brakes with MGM J24 series air brake chambers.
In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure, which allows the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. This brake dragging can lead to overheated brake components, which could result in a fire.
Ferrara has notified all affected owners and has replaced all of the affected brake chambers. Owners may contact Ferrara at 1-800-443-9006 for more information. 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 visit http://www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FERRARA IGNITER, ULTRA
- Brand
- FERRARA
- Manufacturer
- FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC
- Category
- Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 52
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
- ULTRA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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