Ferrara Fire Trucks Recalled for Transmission Shift Unit Defect
Ferrara is recalling 2015-2016 fire trucks because a damaged transmission component may prevent operators from switching power output, potentially disabling water pumps.
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 functional defect in emergency response vehicles that could prevent water pumping, increasing the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Inferno, Igniter, Intruder, and Cinder fire trucks built on Freightliner and International chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between April 13, 2015, and May 30, 2016. The recall affects 57 vehicles that may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous.
The defect involves a component within the shift unit that may be damaged. If this occurs, the operator may not be able to switch the power output of the transmission. This transmission is responsible for sending power to the wheels or powering add-on units, such as water pumps used for fighting fires. If the power output cannot be changed, the fire truck may not be able to pump water upon arrival at a scene, increasing the risk of injury.
Ferrara will notify owners and replace the shift unit assembly, clevis pin, and retaining rings free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100 extension 3011 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FERRARA IGNITER, CINDER, INTRUDER, INFERNO
- Brand
- FERRARA
- Manufacturer
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Fire Trucks
- Affected units
- 57
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 (4)
- IGNITER
- CINDER
- INTRUDER
- INFERNO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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