NHTSA Recall 18V613000
Filed by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2018-09-11. An estimated 108 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ferrara Inferno, Igniter, Cinder, Ultra, and Intruder emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 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
- 2017 Ferrara Cinder
- 2018 Ferrara Cinder
- 2019 Ferrara Cinder
- 2017 Ferrara Igniter
- 2018 Ferrara Igniter
- 2019 Ferrara Igniter
- 2017 Ferrara Inferno
- 2018 Ferrara Inferno
- 2019 Ferrara Inferno
- 2017 Ferrara Intruder
- 2018 Ferrara Intruder
- 2019 Ferrara Intruder
- 2017 Ferrara Ultra
- 2018 Ferrara Ultra
- 2019 Ferrara Ultra