NHTSA Recall 16V544000: Electrical system
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ferrara Cinder.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V544000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | July 20, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 26, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ferrara will notify owners, and service personnel or service centers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100 extension 3011.
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 16V544000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ferrara Cinder | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Ferrara Igniter | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Ferrara Inferno | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Ferrara Intruder | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 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.