Suspension:front
NHTSA recall 18V174000 · announced March 14, 2018 · filed by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. · 59 units affected
The problem
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2004-2012 Inferno and Igniter emergency vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
The risk
A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2018. 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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2004 Ferrara Igniter
- 2005 Ferrara Igniter
- 2006 Ferrara Igniter
- 2007 Ferrara Igniter
- 2008 Ferrara Igniter
- 2009 Ferrara Igniter
- 2010 Ferrara Igniter
- 2011 Ferrara Igniter
- 2012 Ferrara Igniter
- 2004 Ferrara Inferno
- 2005 Ferrara Inferno
- 2006 Ferrara Inferno
- 2007 Ferrara Inferno
- 2008 Ferrara Inferno
- 2009 Ferrara Inferno
- 2010 Ferrara Inferno
- 2011 Ferrara Inferno
- 2012 Ferrara Inferno
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.