Vehicle recall 13V205000 · May 16, 2013

Ferrara Igniter and Ultra

These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V205000
Reported to NHTSA: May 16, 2013
Filed by: FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC
Owner notification: May 16, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 52
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Parking brake › Conventional › Air

Recall 13V205000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
Ferrara Ultra (2011-2012): 2012, 2011

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