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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Ferrara Fire apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Inferno Aerial Fire Apparatus trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
- Risk
- Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Ferrara will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. 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
A short circuit or wiring failure in certain 2018-2020 Ferrara Inferno aerial fire apparatus trucks may not be shut off by the vehicle's multiplex system firmware. This can leave electrical circuits overloaded.
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The remedy is a firmware update, provided free of charge. Ferrara will work with the equipment manufacturer to perform it. Owners who received notification letters mailed January 26, 2024, can contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ferrara Inferno | 201820192020 |
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