Vehicle recall 26V709000 · October 25, 2026
Ferrara Cinder and KME Panther
The display may stop responding to touch commands or fail to power on, preventing the activation of exterior emergency lights, fire fighting and other emergency equipment.
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
- Summary
- Ferrara Fire apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2025 KME Panther and Ferrara Cinder emergency vehicles. The display may stop responding to touch commands or fail to power on, preventing the activation of exterior emergency lights, fire fighting and other emergency equipment.
- Consequence
- A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Inoperative equipment can delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ferrara will work with Hale Products to update the firmware and install a monitor system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V709000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 25, 2026
- Filed by
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment; Equipment › Emergency › Fire supression; Equipment › Emergency › Siren/lighting/strobes › Controls
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ferrara Cinder (2025): 2025
- KME Panther (2025): 2025
Has your Ferrara been repaired?
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