2022 Ferrara Inferno problems, complaints & recalls

Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara Fire) is recalling certain 2022 Ultra and Inferno fire trucks, equipped with a Warn Winch and a wireless handheld remote. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.

Risk: A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Ferrara Fire will work with Warn Industries, Inc. to provide owners instructions on how to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable the wireless function by removing the battery pack from the remote. If corrosion or water intrusion is found when removing the battery pack, owners should stop using the remote and contact WARN customer service for a replacement remote, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by June 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-4

Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Inferno, Igniter, and Cinder fire trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.

Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrara's customer service at 1-800-443-9006.

Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Inferno and Igniter vehicles. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.

Risk: Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.

Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Inferno, Igniter, and Cinder emergency vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.

Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Inferno and Cinder emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.

Risk: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.