NHTSA Recall 16V445000: Equipment
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 60 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ferrara Cinder.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V445000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | June 16, 2016 |
| Owner notification | July 20, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
Ferrara will notify owners, and owners will check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006 or hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V445000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ferrara Cinder | 2015, 2016 |
| Ferrara Igniter | 2015, 2016 |
| Ferrara Inferno | 2015, 2016 |
| Ferrara Intruder | 2015, 2016 |
| Ferrara Ultra | 2015, 2016 |
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.