CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2000-2016 Fire Apparatus 100' Rear Mount Platform emergency vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break under heavy loads.
- Risk
- A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ferrara will notify owners, and service personnel or service centers will install a brace for the mansaver guardrail bar to support the required loads, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2017. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
- 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 Ferrara 100-foot rear mount platform fire apparatus, model years 2000 through 2007 as listed in this notice, have a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break when heavy loads are placed on it. A guardrail that fails under load can increase the risk of injury to firefighters or others using the platform.
Ferrara will notify owners by mail. Service personnel or service centers will install a brace on the ManSaver guardrail bar to help it support the required loads. The repair is free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2017.
If you own one of these vehicles, watch for the owner notification, or contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006 with questions. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ferrara Apparatus 100' Platform | 20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016 |
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