NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Ferrara Inferno Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2008 Ferrara Inferno 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 2008 Ferrara Inferno. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #18V174000Reported 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
NHTSA #09V210000Reported June 10, 2009 · FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS, INC
Potentially affected: 89 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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