The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V910000·Announced 2021-11-19

Ferrara Recalls 2021-2022 Inferno and Cinder Vehicles for Axle Defect

Ferrara is recalling 2021-2022 Inferno and Cinder emergency vehicles because a rear axle drive pinion may fracture, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle drive pinion fracture) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Inferno and Cinder emergency vehicles. The recall involves a defect in the rear axle drive pinion, which may fracture.

A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, unintentionally engage the parking brake, or activate the brake lights. These issues increase the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by mail, with letters mailed on January 3, 2022. Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. 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 INFERNO, CINDER
Brand
FERRARA
Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
34

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 (2)

  • INFERNO
  • CINDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · FERRARA

Same manufacturer · Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

See all →

Same hazard · structural defect

See all →

Similar recalls