Ferrara 2011–2012 Parking Brake recall
Recalled May 16, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V205000 · Ferrara
Hazard
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy
Ferrara has notified all affected owners and has replaced all of the affected brake chambers. Owners may contact Ferrara at 1-800-443-9006.
Units
52 units
Description
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Igniter and Ultra firetrucks. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
What to do
Ferrara has notified all affected owners and has replaced all of the affected brake chambers. Owners may contact Ferrara at 1-800-443-9006.
Product
Ferrara IGNITER · Ferrara ULTRA
Manufacturer(s)
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →