2018 FERRARA INFERNO Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 FERRARA INFERNO has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical and mechanical components per recall data. No direct owner complaints were reported for this model year.
There are five recalls affecting various systems on the 2018 Ferrara Inferno, including electrical wiring, suspension, fuel system, and brake lights.
Recalls- Electrical system wiring. Recall 23V819000 affects 6 vehicles. A firmware failure in the multiplex system wiring may cause overloaded circuits, increasing fire risk. Ferrara will update the firmware free of charge. No Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory issued.
- Front suspension shocks. Recall 19V677000 covers 25 vehicles. Front shocks may separate from upper mounts and damage steering gear, possibly causing loss of power steering assist. Owners will be notified for inspection and repair at no cost. No driving restrictions apply.
- Fuel rail assembly. Recall 21V349000 involves 259 vehicles. Improper sealing washers may cause fuel leaks risk of fire. Dealers will inspect and replace fuel rails if needed free of charge. No Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory applies.
- Brake lights malfunction. Recall 18V613000 affects 108 vehicles. Whelen accessory brake lights may illuminate without brake pedal application, confusing other drivers and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the brake lights free of charge.
Owners with repeated mechanical problems, unresolved safety defects, or recall repairs that do not resolve the issues may wish to consult their state’s lemon law protections. Legal rights may apply regarding defects that compromise vehicle safety or functionality.
2018 FERRARA INFERNO Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
398
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 FERRARA INFERNO
6 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ferrara Fire apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Inferno Aerial Fire Apparatus trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
2018 FERRARA INFERNO
259 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Inferno and Igniter vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2018 FERRARA INFERNO
25 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Inferno fire trucks equipped with independent front suspensions manufactured by Reyco Granning. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 FERRARA INFERNO
108 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ferrara Inferno, Igniter, Cinder, Ultra, and Intruder emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.