2025 Ferrara Cinder, 2025 Kme Panther recall: Touch Screen Display May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 26, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 8, 2026.
- What's recalled
Ferrara Fire apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2025 KME Panther and Ferrara Cinder emergency vehicles. The display may stop responding to touch commands or fail to power on, preventing the activation of exterior emergency lights, fire fighting and other emergency equipment.
- The risk
A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Inoperative equipment can delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
2 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Ferrara Cinder, 2025 Kme Panther.
- Compared with
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
14 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 6, 2025 2023-2026 Kme Panther, 2023-2026 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2023-2026 Spartan Fire Gladiator and 2 more models recall: Defective Latch may Prevent Door from Opening (agency record)
- Oct. 24, 2024 2024-2025 Spartan Fire FC-94, 2024-2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar, 2025 Kme Panther and 1 more model recall: Cab Tilt Cylinder May Overextend and Drop the Cab (agency record)
- July 2, 2024 2023-2025 Kme Panther, 2023-2025 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2023-2025 Spartan Fire Metrostar recall: Lower Control Arm Retention Fasteners Can Fail (agency record)
- March 7, 2024 2023-2024 Spartan Fire Gladiator, 2023-2024 Spartan Fire Metrostar, 2024 Kme Panther and 2 more models recall: Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire (agency record)
- Nov. 26, 2023 2021-2023 Kme Panther, 2021-2023 Kme Predator, 2021-2023 Kme Severe Service recall: Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Ferrara will work with Hale Products to update the firmware and install a monitor system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ferrara Cinder 2025
- Kme Panther 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V709000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 2 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record