2005 Farber Specialty WFG38S recalls and problems
The 2005 Farber Specialty WFG38S has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Farber Specialty dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Farber Specialty WFG38S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Farber Specialty WFG38S recalls
Recall 15V-112: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
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.
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.
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.
Recall 14V-799: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Winnebago WFG38S vehicles manufactured January 1, 2008, to December 24, 2009 equipped with certain 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.
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.
Fix: Farber will notify owners to take 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 February 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Farber Specialty WFG38S have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Farber Specialty WFG38S: 15V-112 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 14V-799 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Farber Specialty recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Farber Specialty dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.