Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FERRARA
Model Of Vehicle
FIRE TRUCK
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V683000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
A Vehicle Crash Could Occur If Another Vehicle Strikes The Dpf On The Roadway.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3
Date Owners Notified
20081204
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20081218