NHTSA Recall 13V205000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V205000; Date: May. 16, 2013
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Ferrara Igniter; 2012 Ferrara Igniter; 2011 Ferrara Ultra; 2012 Ferrara Ultra
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc
Affected Units:: 52
Recall Summary:
Ferrara fire apparatus, inc. (ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 igniter and ultra firetrucks. These vehicles are equipped with meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using mgm j24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
How to Fix:
Ferrara has notified all affected owners and has replaced all of the affected brake chambers. Owners may contact ferrara at 1-800-443-9006.
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: May 16, 2013
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