Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2021
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 19, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Inferno and Cinder emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
NHTSA ID: 21V910000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 34
Consequence Summary:
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 32.35
October 18, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Improperly Crimped Lifting Cable
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling one 2021 Pumper Fire Apparatus fire truck equipped with a Cummins generator set. The lifting cables may be improperly crimped.
NHTSA ID: 21V815000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
An improperly crimped cable may come out of place during a lifting operation, possibly causing the generator set to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will inspect the lifting cable, and either replace the cable or install a warning label, free of charge. Owners may contact Ferrara's customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 15, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Lighting and HVAC Display May Lock Up
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling one 2020 Igniter emergency vehicle equipped with a Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. The display may experience low voltage spikes, and cause the LCD to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
NHTSA ID: 21V640000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
A locked up or non-functional LCD can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ferrara will replace the display, free of charge. Owners may contact Ferrara's customer service at 1-225-567-7100.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 13, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Inferno and Igniter vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V349000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 259
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.02
March 4, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Steering Gear Fasteners May Become Loose
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Inferno vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
NHTSA ID: 21V134000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 2, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Locking Tabs May Break Off During Operation
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Aerial vehicles equipped with a positional waterway trolley. If the operator attempts to both extend the ladder, and shift from one mode to the other at the same time, the locking tabs can be broken off the locking arms.
NHTSA ID: 21V130000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 257
Consequence Summary:
A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the proximity switches for units equipped with a positional waterway mode shift timer interlock system, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.32