Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V326000 Reported May 18, 2017

Movable ladder guardrail may bend or break

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. · N/A · 61 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V326000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
61
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 18, 2017
Completion Rate
96.36

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V326000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V326000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V326000?

NHTSA recall 17V326000 was issued by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. on May 18, 2017. It addresses: Movable ladder guardrail may bend or break. The recall affects approximately 61 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V326000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.