The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13V269000·Announced 2013-06-26

Farber Recalls Two Vehicles Due to Wheelchair Lift Cable Fire Risk

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling two vehicles equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts because an armored cable may not clear the lift, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling one 2011 Ford Chassis Mobile Classroom and one 2012 Ford 550 Bomb Response Unit vehicle. These vehicles are equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift that includes an optional armored pendant cable.

The defect involves the positioning of the armored cable, which may not clear the wheelchair lift. If the cable contacts the power lug and lacks a proper nonconductive cover, a short circuit may occur, potentially resulting in a fire.

The recall began on July 22, 2013. Ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. Owners may contact Farber at 1-800-331-3188 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.

The recalled product

Product
FARBER SPECIALTY FORD/WINNEBAGO MOBILE CLASSROOM, FORD 550 BOMB RESPONSE UNIT
Brand
FARBER SPECIALTY
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Specialty Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • FORD/WINNEBAGO MOBILE CLASSROOM
  • FORD 550 BOMB RESPONSE UNIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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