CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2016 Ferrara Igniter fire apparatus vehicles built between January 1, 2014, and May 2, 2016, may have Class 1 ES-KEY power control modules made by Hale Products. These modules may not provide sufficient circuit protection, depending on their software and how they were installed, which can lead to a short circuit.
A short circuit can damage parts of the vehicle's electrical system, causing components to malfunction, such as a loss of headlights that raises the risk of a crash. It may also increase the risk of a fire.
Owners should contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100 and check their VIN for open recalls. Dealers will update the software and/or retrofit fuses at no cost to the owner.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ferrara Igniter | 201420152016 |
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