Suspension: frontRecall 19V-677 · 2015–2019 Ferrara Inferno
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. recall 19V-677 covers 25 2015–2019 Ferrara Inferno for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V677000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Inferno fire trucks equipped with independent front suspensions manufactured by Reyco Granning. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
The risk
A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ferrara will notify owners and will work with Reyco Granning to inspect and remedy the vehicles free of charge. Ferrara issued owners an interim notification on September 24, 2019. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.