Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall 21V-130 · 2009–2020 Ferrara Aerial
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. recall 21V-130 covers 257 2009–2020 Ferrara Aerial for a equipment adaptive/mobility problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V130000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Aerial vehicles equipped with a positional waterway trolley. If the operator attempts to both extend the ladder, and shift from one mode to the other at the same time, the locking tabs can be broken off the locking arms.
The risk
A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the proximity switches for units equipped with a positional waterway mode shift timer interlock system, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2021. 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
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.