NHTSA Recall 09V210000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V210000; Date: Jun. 10, 2009
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Ferrara Igniter; 2009 Ferrara Igniter; 2008 Ferrara Inferno; 2009 Ferrara Inferno
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve
Manufactured by: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc
Affected Units:: 89
Recall Summary:
Ferrara is recalling 89 model year 2008-2009 inferno and igniter fire trucks equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
How to Fix:
Ferrara will notify owners and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2009. Owners can contact ferrara at 1-225-567-7100.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Jun 26, 2009
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