The problem
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.
The risk
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
Contacts
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> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ferrara dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V210000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.