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SevereNHTSA·16V534000·Announced 2016-07-13

Ferrara Recalls 2014-2016 Igniter Vehicles Due to Electrical Short Circuit Risk

Ferrara is recalling 2014-2016 Igniter vehicles because certain power control modules may cause a short circuit, potentially leading to electrical damage, loss of headlights, or fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Igniter vehicles manufactured between January 1, 2014, and May 2, 2016. The recall affects vehicles equipped with specific Class 1 ES-KEY power control modules manufactured by Hale Products.

The affected power control modules may not provide sufficient circuit protection depending on their software and installation combination. This defect can result in a short circuit, which may damage components of the vehicle's electrical system. Such damage could cause a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash, or increase the risk of a fire.

Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software and/or retrofit fuses free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FERRARA IGNITER
Brand
FERRARA
Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
2

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 (1)

  • IGNITER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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