Recall 06V143000: Ferrara fire apparatus, inc

Report received

Apr 28, 2006

Manufacturer

Ferrara fire apparatus, inc

Potentially affected

12vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain fire trucks equipped with certain nmb-minebea kingpin ballpin suspension assemblies, the kingpin ballpin assembly can fracture possibly allowing the associated wheel to disengage from part of the suspension.

Possible consequence

Wheel separation while the vehicle is in use could lead to a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Ferrara has replaced the king pins on all twelve fire trucks. No further action is necessary.