Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. in 2008. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 18, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DPF BRACKET STRAPS/CATERPILLAR

FERRARA IS RECALLING 3 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.

NHTSA ID: 08V683000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 3

Consequence Summary:

A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF ANOTHER VEHICLE STRIKES THE DPF ON THE ROADWAY.

Corrective Action:

FERRARA IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO HAVE THE DPF BRACKETS REPLACED (PLEASE SEE 08E041). OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO HAVE THESE VEHICLES REPAIRED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 18, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARD EXTENSION PIPES/CATERPILLAR

FERRARA RECALLED 3 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES. THE EXTENSION PIPES ATTACHED TO THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY DEVELOP A HOLE, AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER.

NHTSA ID: 08V684000