NHTSA Recall 16V445000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V445000; Date: Jun. 16, 2016
If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Ferrara Cinder; 2016 Ferrara Cinder; 2015 Ferrara Igniter; 2016 Ferrara Igniter; 2015 Ferrara Inferno; 2016 Ferrara Inferno; 2015 Ferrara Intruder; 2016 Ferrara Intruder; 2015 Ferrara Ultra; 2016 Ferrara Ultra
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 60
Recall Summary:
Ferrara fire apparatus, inc. (ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 inferno, igniter, cinder, ultra, and intruder vehicles built on freightliner and International chassis manufactured August 3, 2015, to April 29, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
How to Fix:
Ferrara will notify owners, and owners will check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners may contact ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006 or hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 20, 2016
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