The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V570000·Announced 2022-08-04

Ferrara Fire Trucks Recalled for Potential Steering Gear Fracture

Ferrara is recalling 2021-2022 Igniter, Cinder, and Inferno fire trucks because incorrectly assembled steering gears may fracture, causing loss of steering control.

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 fracture) that can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 model year Igniter, Cinder, and Inferno fire trucks. The recall involves 108 vehicles where the steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly. This defect can cause the gears to fracture.

A fractured steering gear can result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrara's customer service at 1-800-443-9006 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FERRARA IGNITER, CINDER, INFERNO
Brand
FERRARA
Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
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 (3)

  • IGNITER
  • CINDER
  • INFERNO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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