NHTSA recall 09V210000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
Ferrara Igniter and 1 more
Reported Jun 10, 200989 vehicles affectedFERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INCBuilt Jun 1, 2008 – Apr 30, 2009
The defect
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.
The risk
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
The 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.