NHTSA Recall 08V683000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V683000; Date: Dec. 18, 2008
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Ferrara Fire Truck
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Ferrara is recalling 3 fire trucks equipped with caterpillar engines. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
How to Fix:
Ferrara is working with caterpillar to have the dpf brackets replaced (please see 08e041). Owners have been notified and arrangements have been made to have these vehicles repaired.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also 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: Dec 4, 2008
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