The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V094000·Announced 2018-02-05

Ferrara Recalls Fire Trucks Due to Corroding Pressure Valve Rings

Ferrara is recalling specific fire-fighting vehicles because corroding rings may cause pressure relief valves to open, reducing water pressure and hindering fire-fighting efforts.

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 increases the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2016 Inferno and International 4400, 2013-2016 Igniter, 2014-2017 Cinder and Freightliner M2 106, 2013-2014 Ember and 2013-2017 Kenworth T370 fire-fighting vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting.

The recall addresses a defect where rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water. This corrosion can cause the ring to fail, allowing the pressure relief valve to open and reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting. A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire-fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Ferrara will notify owners, and Ferrara certified dealers or technicians will replace the relief valve retaining ring with one that is stainless steel, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL, KENWORTH, FERRARA 4400, T370, INFERNO, M2
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire-Fighting Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
66

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 (7)

  • 4400
  • T370
  • INFERNO
  • M2
  • CINDER
  • IGNITER
  • EMBER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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