Ferrara Ultra recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 4, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. recalls 2022 Ferrara Ultra, Inferno

Recall number

23V317000

Brand / firm

Ferrara

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3 units

Why it was recalled

A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara Fire) is recalling certain 2022 Ultra and Inferno fire trucks, equipped with a Warn Winch and a wireless handheld remote. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.

What to do

Ferrara Fire will work with Warn Industries, Inc. to provide owners instructions on how to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable the wireless function by removing the battery pack from the remote. If corrosion or water intrusion is found when removing the battery pack, owners should stop using the remote and contact WARN customer service for a replacement remote, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by June 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.