FERRARA IGNITER 2011: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V205000

Make Model Year
FERRARA IGNITER 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-05-16 2013-05-16 2013-05-17

Production Dates: 2009-04-01 - 2011-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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.

Consequence

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Remedy

Ferrara has notified all affected owners and has replaced all of the affected brake chambers. Owners may contact Ferrara at 1-800-443-9006.

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.