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HighNHTSA·14V799000·Announced 2014-12-17

Winnebago WFG38S Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Platform Cracking Risk

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2005-2008 Winnebago WFG38S vehicles with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plate may crack, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

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 structural defect in a wheelchair lift that poses a risk of injury to the operator if the platform falls, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Winnebago WFG38S vehicles manufactured between January 1, 2008, and December 24, 2009. These vehicles are equipped with specific Ricon Corporation wheelchair lifts, including models S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510.

The recall is due to a defect where the platform side plate of the wheelchair lift may crack. If the side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and 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.

Owners should contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 to schedule a repair. The recall began in February 2015. Ricon dealers or service centers will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO WFG38S
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home / RV
Hazard
Affected units
14

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 (1)

  • WFG38S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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