NHTSA Recall 08V684000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V684000; Date: Dec. 18, 2008
This may result in a fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Ferrara Aerial; 2008 Ferrara Fire Truck; 2008 Ferrara Pumper
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Ferrara recalled 3 fire trucks equipped with caterpillar engines. The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
How to Fix:
Ferrara is working with caterpillar to have the vehicles repaired (please see 08e054). 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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