2016 FERRARA IGNITER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 FERRARA IGNITER has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system malfunctions, equipment defects, and powertrain transmission problems as detailed in the recalls.
There are five recalls impacting various systems including electrical components, equipment, and the manual transmission. The recalls address defects that could impair firefighting operations and vehicle safety.
Recalls- Pressure relief valve. NHTSA recall 18V094 affected 66 vehicles. Corrosion on retaining rings of Hale pressure relief valves in water pumps causes failure and reduced water pressure. Reduced pressure may hinder firefighting and increase risk of injury. Ferrara replaces retaining rings with stainless steel versions at no charge.
- Power control module. NHTSA recall 16V534 affected 2 vehicles. Certain Class 1 ES-KEY power control modules may lack sufficient circuit protection creating short circuits. This can cause electrical damage, loss of headlights, and higher fire risk. Ferrara upgrades software or retrofits fuses free of charge.
- Ultraview touchscreen. NHTSA recall 16V544 affected 24 vehicles. Touchscreens manufactured by Hale may falsely activate switches, turning accessories on or off unknowingly. This can increase crash risk due to unintended accessory operation. Ferrara reprograms the units free of charge.
- Manual transmission shift unit. NHTSA recall 16V581 affected 57 vehicles. Certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions may have damaged components preventing power output switching. This could disable water pumping at fire scenes and increase injury risk. Ferrara replaces clevis pin and retaining rings at no cost.
- Water pump intake strainer. NHTSA recall 16V445 affected 60 vehicles. Intake strainers may have improper solder joints that can come apart, allowing debris into the pump and damaging it. Pump shutdown reduces firefighting capability and raises injury risk. Ferrara inspects and replaces defective strainers for free.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues related to the Igniter should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Legal consultation may help clarify options for addressing persistent problems or safety concerns.
2016 FERRARA IGNITER Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
209
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 FERRARA IGNITER
66 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Inferno and International 4400, 2013-2016 Igniter, 2014-2017 Cinder and Freightliner M2 106, 2013-2014 Ember and 2013-2017 Kenworth T370 fire-fighting vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Risk: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 FERRARA IGNITER
60 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk: 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.
2016 FERRARA IGNITER
57 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Inferno, Igniter, Intruder and Cinder fire trucks built on Freightliner and International chassis manufactured April 13, 2015, to May 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
Risk: If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 FERRARA IGNITER
24 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Inferno, Igniter, Intruder, and Cinder emergency vehicles manufactured October 3, 2011, to May 31, 2016, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens manufactured by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.
Risk: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
2016 FERRARA IGNITER
2 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Igniter vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to May 2, 2016, equipped with certain Class 1 ES-KEY power control modules manufactured by Hale Products. The affected power control modules may not provide sufficient circuit protection depending on their combination of software and installation, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit may result in damage to components of the vehicle's electrical system, affecting their function, such as causing a loss of headlights, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit may also increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.