The defect
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."
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ferrara Cinder | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ferrara Igniter | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ferrara Inferno | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ferrara Intruder | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ferrara Ultra | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrara Cinder | 2017 | 0 | 2 |
| Ferrara Cinder | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrara Cinder | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Ferrara Igniter | 2017 | 0 | 2 |
| Ferrara Igniter | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| Ferrara Igniter | 2019 | 0 | 3 |
| Ferrara Inferno | 2017 | 0 | 3 |
| Ferrara Inferno | 2018 | 0 | 4 |
| Ferrara Inferno | 2019 | 0 | 6 |
| Ferrara Intruder | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrara Intruder | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrara Intruder | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrara Ultra | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrara Ultra | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrara Ultra | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
Other exterior lighting recalls in 2018
56 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the exterior lighting; Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. filed 22 campaigns in all.
| 18V942000 31 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V943000 31 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V941000 31 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V920000 20 Dec 2018 | Custom Truck And Body Works |
| 18V919000 20 Dec 2018 | Toyne Inc. |
| 18V897000 19 Dec 2018 | Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC |
| 18V911000 19 Dec 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V906000 19 Dec 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018