The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V317000·Announced 2023-05-04

Ferrara Recalls 2022 Fire Trucks Due to Winch Remote Water Intrusion

Ferrara Fire Apparatus is recalling 2022 Ultra and Inferno fire trucks because water in the winch remote can cause corrosion and unintentional operation.

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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Ultra and Inferno fire trucks equipped with a Warn Winch and a wireless handheld remote. The recall addresses a defect where water may enter the handheld remote control, causing circuit board corrosion that can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.

A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury. All affected vehicles were repaired by June 25, 2023.

Ferrara Fire will work with Warn Industries, Inc. to provide owners instructions on how to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable the wireless function by removing the battery pack. If corrosion or water intrusion is found, owners should stop using the remote and contact Warn customer service for a free replacement. Owners may also 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 ULTRA, INFERNO
Brand
FERRARA
Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
3

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)

  • ULTRA
  • INFERNO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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