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Recall 15V-112: 1993 Blue Bird Bus, 2009 Farber Specialty Cargo Mate Trailer and 19 more

Farber Specialty Vehicles recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Feb 25, 2015, covering about 117 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-112
Report date
Feb 25, 2015
Vehicles affected
117
Owners notified
Mar 24, 2015

The problem

Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

The risk

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

The fix

Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Farber's number for this recall is 14E-041.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerFarber Specialty Vehicles
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V112000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird Bus1993All years
Farber Specialty Cargo Mate Trailer2009All years
Farber Specialty WFG38S2005All years
Ford E-4502006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Ford F-550 SD2011, 2012All years
Freightliner M22010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years
Freightliner MBC2011All years
Freightliner XCS2010All years
GMC C65002007All years
Strick Trailer2006, 2007All years
Utilimaster Chevrolet C55002008All years
Utilimaster MT552005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Winnebago WFE30W2010All years
Winnebago WFF31S2006All years
Winnebago WFF38S2008All years
Winnebago WFJ33S2012, 2013, 2014All years
Winnebago WFJ35S2009All years
Winnebago WFJ38S2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years
Winnebago WPF33S2007All years
Winnebago WPF38S2006All years
Workhorse 38S2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-112?

Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

How is recall 15V-112 fixed?

Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Farber's number for this recall is 14E-041.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.