FERRARA APPARATUS 100' PLATFORM 2009: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V326000

Make Model Year
FERRARA APPARATUS 100' PLATFORM 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-06 2017-05-18 2017-05-18

Production Dates: 2000-01-01 - 2016-11-30

Manufacturers Involved: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 61

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. "Ferrara" is recalling certain 2000-2016 Fire Apparatus 100' Rear Mount Platform emergency vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break under heavy loads.

Consequence

A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ferrara will notify owners, and service personnel or service centers will install a brace for the mansaver guardrail bar to support the required loads, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2017. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.

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.