NHTSA Recall 06V143000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V143000; Date: Apr. 28, 2006
Wheel separation while the vehicle is in use could lead to a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Ferrara Igniter; 2004 Ferrara Igniter; 2005 Ferrara Igniter; 2003 Ferrara Inferno; 2004 Ferrara Inferno; 2005 Ferrara Inferno
Component: Suspension:front:king Pin
Manufactured by: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc
Affected Units:: 12
Recall Summary:
On certain fire trucks equipped with certain nmb-minebea kingpin ballpin suspension assemblies, the kingpin ballpin assembly can fracture possibly allowing the associated wheel to disengage from part of the suspension.
How to Fix:
Ferrara has replaced the king pins on all twelve fire trucks. No further action is necessary.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 3, 2006
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