2011 Ferrara Ultra Recalls

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May 17th, 2013
Recalled Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Recall Date
May 17th, 2013
Units Effected
52
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V205000
Manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Date of Owner Notification: May 16th, 2013

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Corrective Summary:
Ferrara has notified all affected owners and has replaced all of the affected brake chambers. Owners may contact Ferrara at 1-800-443-9006.

Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall Comments

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