NHTSA Recall 08V683000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2008 Ferrara Fire Truck.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V683000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | December 18, 2008 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V683000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ferrara Fire Truck | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.