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2011 FERRARA ULTRA Recall - Campaign #13V205000

 
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2011 FERRARA ULTRA RECALL - #13V205000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : AIR

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Igniter and Ultra firetrucks. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2011 FERRARA ULTRA
Manufacturer FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 5/17/2013
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 5/16/2013
# Affected 52
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Description Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Igniter and Ultra firetrucks. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Consequences Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Corrective action Ferrara has notified all affected owners and has replaced all of the affected brake chambers. Owners may contact Ferrara at 1-800-443-9006.
Notes Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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