NHTSA vehicle safety data

2005 Ferrara Igniter Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2005 Ferrara Igniter has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ferrara dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Ferrara Igniter. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SUSPENSION:FRONT

NHTSA #18V174000

Reported March 14, 2018 · Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Potentially affected: 59 vehicles

Defect description

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2004-2012 Inferno and Igniter emergency vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.

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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN

NHTSA #06V143000

Reported April 28, 2006 · FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC

Potentially affected: 12 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN NMB-MINEBEA KINGPIN BALLPIN SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES, THE KINGPIN BALLPIN ASSEMBLY CAN FRACTURE POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE ASSOCIATED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM PART OF THE SUSPENSION.

Safety consequence

WHEEL SEPARATION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

FERRARA HAS REPLACED THE KING PINS ON ALL TWELVE FIRE TRUCKS. NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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