Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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August 4, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Inferno, Igniter, Intruder and Cinder fire trucks built on Freightliner and International chassis manufactured April 13, 2015, to May 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.

NHTSA ID: 16V581000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 57

Consequence Summary:

If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Ferrara will notify owners, and the shift unit assembly will be removed and the clevis pin and retaining rings will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100 extension 3011.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 91.23

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July 20, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

False Activations of the Touchscreen display

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Inferno, Igniter, Intruder, and Cinder emergency vehicles manufactured October 3, 2011, to May 31, 2016, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens manufactured by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.

NHTSA ID: 16V544000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 24

Consequence Summary:

The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Ferrara will notify owners, and service personnel or service centers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100 extension 3011.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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July 13, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Power Control Module Short Circuit

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Igniter vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to May 2, 2016, equipped with certain Class 1 ES-KEY power control modules manufactured by Hale Products. The affected power control modules may not provide sufficient circuit protection depending on their combination of software and installation, possibly resulting in a short circuit.

NHTSA ID: 16V534000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

A short circuit may result in damage to components of the vehicle's electrical system, affecting their function, such as causing a loss of headlights, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit may also increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software and/or retrofit fuses, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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June 16, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Pump Strainer could fail due to Weak Soldering

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Inferno, Igniter, Cinder, Ultra, and Intruder vehicles built on Freightliner and International chassis manufactured August 3, 2015, to April 29, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.

NHTSA ID: 16V445000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 60

Consequence Summary:

If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Ferrara will notify owners, and owners will check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006 or hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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