Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V613000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-09-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V613000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Vehicles affected
108
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-11
Owners notified
2018-11-01

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

15 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
FERRARA Cinder2019 2018 2017
FERRARA Igniter2019 2018 2017
FERRARA Inferno2019 2018 2017
FERRARA Intruder2019 2018 2017
FERRARA Ultra2019 2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.