NHTSA Recall 21V130000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 257 vehicles. It affects 2009–2020 Ferrara Aerial.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V130000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | March 2, 2021 |
| Owner notification | April 20, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Aerial vehicles equipped with a positional waterway trolley. If the operator attempts to both extend the ladder, and shift from one mode to the other at the same time, the locking tabs can be broken off the locking arms.
Safety risk
A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the proximity switches for units equipped with a positional waterway mode shift timer interlock system, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
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 21V130000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ferrara Aerial | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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.