Ferrara Intruder recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 16, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Ferrara — 5 models

Recall number

16V445000

Brand / firm

Ferrara

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 60 units

Why it was recalled

If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Inferno, Igniter, Cinder, Ultra, and Intruder vehicles built on Freightliner and International chassis manufactured August 3, 2015, to April 29, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.

What to do

Ferrara will notify owners, and owners will check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006 or hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.