Ferrara recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ferrara Inferno, Igniter, Cinder, Ultra, and Intruder emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
Vehicles covered
- Ferrara Cinder 2017–2019
- Ferrara Igniter 2017–2019
- Ferrara Inferno 2017–2019
- Ferrara Intruder 2017–2019
- Ferrara Ultra 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V613000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 11, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 1, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 108
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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: Power train Aug 4, 2016
- Ferrara recall: Electrical system Jul 20, 2016
- Ferrara recall: Equipment Jun 16, 2016
- Ferrara recall: Steering Aug 4, 2022
- Ferrara recall: Fuel system, diesel Jan 20, 2022
- Ferrara recall: Power train Nov 19, 2021
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.