CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Inferno and Cinder emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rear axle drive pinion in certain 2021-2022 emergency vehicles may fracture. If it breaks, it can contact the brake drop hose, which may unintentionally engage the parking brake or turn on the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will inspect the drive pinion and replace it if necessary. Owners were notified by mail starting January 3, 2022, and can contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006 for more information. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ferrara Cinder | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Ferrara Inferno | 20212022 |