FERRARA IGNITER 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V534000

Make Model Year
FERRARA IGNITER 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-08-26 2016-07-13 2016-07-13

Production Dates: 2014-01-01 - 2016-05-02

Manufacturers Involved: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. "Ferrara" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Igniter vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to May 2, 2016, equipped with certain Class 1 ES-KEY power control modules manufactured by Hale Products. The affected power control modules may not provide sufficient circuit protection depending on their combination of software and installation, possibly resulting in a short circuit.

Consequence

A short circuit may result in damage to components of the vehicle's electrical system, affecting their function, such as causing a loss of headlights, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit may also increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software and/or retrofit fuses, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100.

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.