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NHTSA Recall 23V819000: Electrical system: wiring

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 2018–2020 Ferrara Inferno.

6
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (January 26)
NHTSA campaign23V819000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedDecember 6, 2023
Owner notificationJanuary 26, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ferrara Fire apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Inferno Aerial Fire Apparatus trucks. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Safety risk

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Ferrara will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V819000

Make and modelModel years
Ferrara Inferno2018, 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.