Ferrara recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ferrara Cinder 2015–2016
- Ferrara Igniter 2015–2016
- Ferrara Inferno 2015–2016
- Ferrara Intruder 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V581000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 4, 2016
- Owners notified
- Sep 9, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 57
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 13, 2015 to May 30, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ferrara recall: Steering Aug 4, 2022
- Ferrara recall: Equipment Jun 9, 2022
- Ferrara recall: Fuel system, diesel Jan 20, 2022
- Ferrara recall: Electrical system Aug 15, 2021
- Ferrara recall: Fuel system, diesel May 13, 2021
- Ferrara recall: Exterior lighting Sep 11, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.