NHTSA - Power Control Module Short Circuit
Report Receipt Date: JUL 13, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V534000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2
Manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Igniter vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to May 2, 2016, equipped with certain Class 1 ES-KEY power control modules manufactured by Hale Products. The affected power control modules may not provide sufficient circuit protection depending on their combination of software and installation, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
CONSEQUENCE:
A short circuit may result in damage to components of the vehicle's electrical system, affecting their function, such as causing a loss of headlights, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit may also increase the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:
Ferrara will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software and/or retrofit fuses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2016. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-225-567-7100.
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.