FERRARA INFERNO 2017: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V677000

Make Model Year
FERRARA INFERNO 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-10-09 2019-09-24 2019-09-24

Production Dates: 2015-05-15 - 2019-04-29

Manufacturers Involved: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. "Ferrara" is recalling certain 2015-2019 Inferno fire trucks equipped with independent front suspensions manufactured by Reyco Granning. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ferrara will notify owners and will work with Reyco Granning to inspect and remedy the vehicles free of charge. Ferrara issued owners an interim notification on September 24, 2019. The recall began October 9, 2019. 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.