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Ferrara Cinder Recall 16V581: Fire Trucks May Fail to Switch Power to Water Pump

NHTSA campaign 16V581, reported August 4, 2016, 57 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015-2016 Ferrara fire trucks built on Freightliner and International chassis may have a transmission with a shift unit component that can be damaged. As a result, the operator may not be able to switch the transmission's power output.

If the power output cannot be changed, the fire truck may not be able to pump water once it arrives at a fire scene, increasing the risk of injury.

Ferrara will notify owners. The shift unit assembly will be removed and the clevis pin and retaining rings will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100, extension 3011. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V581Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Problem
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Inferno, Igniter, Intruder and Cinder fire trucks built on Freightliner and International chassis manufactured April 13, 2015, to May 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
Risk
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ferrara will notify owners, and the shift unit assembly will be removed and the clevis pin and retaining rings will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100 extension 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.

Affected vehicles

Ferrara Cinder20152016
Ferrara Igniter20152016
Ferrara Inferno20152016
Ferrara Intruder20152016