Defect Description For Recall
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Igniter And Ultra Firetrucks. These Vehicles Are Equipped With Meritor Axle Assemblies That Were Built With Disc Brakes Using MGM J24 Series Air Brake Chambers. In The Affected Axles, The Brake Chambers May Leak Pressure Allowing The Parking Brake To Drag When It Is Supposed To Be Released. Brake Dragging Could Lead To Overheated Brake Components.
Make Of Vehicle
FERRARA
Model Of Vehicle
ULTRA
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V205000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
Effect Of Defect
Overheated Brake Components Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Ferrara Has Notified All Affected Owners And Has Replaced All Of The Affected Brake Chambers. Owners May Contact Ferrara At 1-800-443-9006.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
52
Date Owners Notified
20130516
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130516