NHTSA recall 17V326000
Equipment
Ferrara Apparatus 100' Platform
Reported May 18, 201761 vehicles affectedFerrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.Built Jan 1, 2000 – Nov 30, 2016
The defect
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2000-2016 Fire Apparatus 100' Rear Mount Platform emergency vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break under heavy loads.
The risk
A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Ferrara will notify owners, and service personnel or service centers will install a brace for the mansaver guardrail bar to support the required loads, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2017. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.