CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Problem
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Igniter and Inferno firetrucks manufactured October 16, 2013, to December 10, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with independent front suspensions that may have loose ball joints.
- Risk
- A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the firetrucks and replace the affected suspension components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2015. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100 ext 3011.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2013-2014 Ferrara Igniter and Inferno firetrucks, built between October 16, 2013, and December 10, 2014, may have loose front suspension ball joints, in either the lower or upper control arm. A loose ball joint can separate from the steering linkage, causing a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the affected suspension components as needed, at no cost to the owner. The recall is expected to begin in October 2015. Owners can contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100, extension 3011, for more information.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to schedule the free inspection and any needed repair.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ferrara Igniter | 20132014 |
|---|---|
| Ferrara Inferno | 20132014 |