Vehicle recall 15V560000 · September 4, 2015
Ferrara Igniter and Inferno
The affected vehicles are built with independent front suspensions that may have loose ball joints.
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 2013-2014 Igniter and Inferno firetrucks manufactured October 16, 2013, to December 10, 2014. The affected vehicles are built with independent front suspensions that may have loose ball joints.
- Consequence
- A loose ball joint may separate from the steering linkage resulting in a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the firetrucks and replace the affected suspension components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2015. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100 ext 3011.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V560000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 4, 2015
- Filed by
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Owner notification
- October 23, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint; Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
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 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Ferrara Inferno (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
Has your Ferrara been repaired?
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