Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V819000 Reported December 6, 2023

Overloaded electrical system may cause fire

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. · Electrical System · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V819000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
6
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 6, 2023
Completion Rate
0.00

Defect Summary

Ferrara fire apparatus, inc. (ferrara) is recalling certain 2018-2020 inferno aerial fire apparatus trucks. in the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Safety Consequence

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Corrective Action

Ferrara will work with the equipment manufacturer to update the firmware, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 26, 2024. 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 23V819000 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 23V819000

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

What is recall 23V819000?

NHTSA recall 23V819000 was issued by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. on December 6, 2023. It addresses: Overloaded electrical system may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V819000 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.