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Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.: Inferno Aerial Fire Apparatus Recalled for Overloaded Electrical System Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: December 6, 2023
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Summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling 6 units of the 2018-2020 Inferno Aerial Fire Apparatus trucks due to an electrical system defect. A software error in the vehicle's multiplex system may fail to shut off power during a short circuit or wiring failure, leading to overloaded electrical circuits. Ferrara will work with the equipment manufacturer to provide a free firmware update to correct this issue.

Risk

The overloaded electrical circuits can overheat significantly, which increases the risk of a fire occurring within the vehicle's electrical system.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you own a 2018-2020 Ferrara Inferno Aerial Fire Apparatus truck.
  2. Contact Ferrara Fire Apparatus customer service at 1-800-443-9006 to schedule a free firmware update for the vehicle's multiplex system.
  3. If you have already received an owner notification letter (mailed January 26, 2024), follow the specific instructions provided in that correspondence.
  4. For additional questions or to check your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free firmware update for the vehicle multiplex system.

How to: Contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006 to coordinate the update with the equipment manufacturer.

Affected Products

Product: 2018-2020 Ferrara Inferno Aerial Fire Apparatus

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V819000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 6 vehicles(6% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: January 26, 2024
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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: April 4, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response