Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V683000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V683000 by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.. Includes 3 affected units, DPF BRACKET STRAPS/CATERPILLAR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ferrara is recalling 3 fire trucks equipped with caterpillar engines. inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.

Corrective Action

Ferrara is working with caterpillar to have the dpf brackets replaced (please see 08e041). Owners have been notified and arrangements have been made to have these vehicles repaired.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V683000

Manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-12-18T00:00:00

Subject: Dpf bracket straps/caterpillar

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Ferrara is recalling 3 fire trucks equipped with caterpillar engines. inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.

Consequence Summary: A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.

Corrective Action: Ferrara is working with caterpillar to have the dpf brackets replaced (please see 08e041). Owners have been notified and arrangements have been made to have these vehicles repaired.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3kdu~f8eb-hvuz

NHTSA ID: 08V683000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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