2011–2012 Ferrara Igniter & 2011–2012 Ferrara Ultra recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Ferrara has notified all affected owners and has replaced all of the affected brake chambers. Owners may contact Ferrara at 1-800-443-9006.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V205000
- Manufacturer
- FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 52
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-443-9006
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 16, 2013
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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.