Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V445000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V445000 by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 60 affected units, Pump Strainer could fail due to Weak Soldering, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V445000
Manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-06-16T00:00:00
Subject: Pump strainer could fail due to weak soldering
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 60

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 16V445000
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Created At: 1742808662
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