The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V134000·Announced 2021-03-04

Ferrara Recalls 2019-2020 Inferno Vehicles for Steering Gear Bolt Issue

Ferrara Fire Apparatus is recalling 2019-2020 Inferno vehicles because steering gear mounting bolts may loosen, causing steering difficulties and increased crash risk.

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 (steering gear mounting bolts) that can lead to loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Inferno vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out. This condition can result in difficulty steering or the inability to steer in both directions.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that these steering issues can increase the risk of a crash. Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 23, 2021.

Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006. They may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FERRARA INFERNO
Brand
FERRARA
Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
10

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)

  • INFERNO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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