Vehicle recall 09V210000 · June 10, 2009
Ferrara Igniter and Inferno
The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ferrara is recalling 89 model year 2008-2009 inferno and igniter fire trucks equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
- Consequence
- Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Ferrara will notify owners and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2009. Owners can contact ferrara at 1-225-567-7100.
- Notes
- Owners may also 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V210000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 10, 2009
- Filed by
- FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC
- Owner notification
- June 26, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 89
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ferrara Igniter (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Ferrara Inferno (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Ferrara been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Ferrara dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.