Ferrara Fire Apparatus Recalls 2015-2016 Fire Trucks Due to Pump Strainer Defect
Ferrara is recalling 2015-2016 fire trucks because improperly soldered pump strainers may break apart, potentially damaging the pump and reducing firefighting effectiveness.
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 risk-of-harm product where the defect could lead to injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Inferno, Igniter, Cinder, Ultra, and Intruder vehicles built on Freightliner and International chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between August 3, 2015, and April 29, 2016, and are equipped with pumps that provide pressurized water for firefighting.
The recall addresses 6-inch intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production. As a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump. This can damage the pump and force the operator to shut it down, which reduces firefighting effectiveness and increases the risk of injury.
Ferrara will notify owners, who should check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.
The recalled product
- Product
- FERRARA INTRUDER, ULTRA, CINDER, IGNITER
- Brand
- FERRARA
- Manufacturer
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 60
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 (5)
- INTRUDER
- ULTRA
- CINDER
- IGNITER
- INFERNO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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