Ferrara Inferno recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 6, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. recalls 2018–2020 Ferrara Inferno

Recall number

23V819000

Brand / firm

Ferrara

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 6 units

Why it was recalled

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

What was recalled

Ferrara Fire apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Inferno Aerial Fire Apparatus trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

What to do

Ferrara will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.