Ferrara Freightliner M2 (2017) Fire Truck Recall: Water Pressure Risk
Ferrara recalls 2017 Freightliner M2 fire trucks with Hale pressure relief valves that may corrode, reducing water pressure during fires. Owners must replace the retaining ring with stainless steel.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Ferrara is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner M2 fire trucks that have Hale pressure relief valves. These valves may corrode over time, reducing water pressure during firefighting and increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225915-ferrara-freightliner-m2-2017-fire-truck-recall-water-pressure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225915-ferrara-freightliner-m2-2017-fire-truck-recall-water-pressure-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V094000
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“Ferrara Freightliner M2 (2017) Fire Truck Recall: Water Pressure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225915-ferrara-freightliner-m2-2017-fire-truck-recall-water-pressure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V094000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V094000).
Why it’s dangerous
The retaining ring around the pressure relief valve can corrode after exposure to water. This causes the ring to fail, allowing the valve to open and reducing water pressure available for firefighting.
Who’s affected
Fire truck owners who purchased a 2017 Freightliner M2 with Hale pressure relief valves are affected. Firefighters using these trucks may face reduced water pressure during emergencies.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Freightliner M2 fire truck has Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2013-2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ferrara Customer Service
Call 1-800-443-9006 to schedule a replacement of the retaining ring with a stainless steel one.
Get Replacement Ring
Ferrara certified dealers or technicians will replace the corroded retaining ring with a stainless steel one at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Ferrara will notify owners, and Ferrara certified dealers or technicians will replace the relief valve retaining ring with one that is stainless steel, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V094000 (May 2, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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