Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Units affected
- 6
- Recall opened
- Dec 6, 2023
- Owner notification
- Jan 26, 2024
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- FERRARA INFERNO2018–2020
Component / system
Defect
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 / consequence
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.
Chronology of events
- Nov 15, 2023
On November 15, 2023 – Ferrara received information from Weldon regarding recall number 23E-084. Engineering reviewed potential population and inventory reviewed.
- Nov 27, 2023
November 27, 2023 – Ferrara determined the final population. The issue was escalated to REV Group Management.
- Nov 29, 2023
November 29, 2023 – REV’s senior leadership approved a voluntary recall for this issue.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- JAN 08, 2024 - JAN 12, 2024
- Owner notification
- JAN 15, 2024 - JAN 19, 2024
Documents (12)
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V819000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.