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HighNHTSA·18V613000·Announced 2018-09-11

Ferrara Recalls 2017-2019 Emergency Vehicles for Brake Light Defect

Ferrara is recalling 2017-2019 emergency vehicles because Whelen accessory brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.

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 (incorrect brake light illumination) could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ferrara Inferno, Igniter, Cinder, Ultra, and Intruder emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. The recall involves 108 vehicles.

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights free of charge. The recall began November 1, 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
FERRARA INTRUDER, CINDER, ULTRA, IGNITER
Brand
FERRARA
Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
108

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
  • CINDER
  • ULTRA
  • IGNITER
  • INFERNO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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