Farber Specialty Vehicles Recalls Wheelchair Lifts Due to Cracking Risk

Plain-English summary

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with specific Ricon Corporation wheelchair lifts (models S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510). The recall involves 117 units. The defect is that the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

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.

Owners should contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center to 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 also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

WINNEBAGO, FREIGHTLINER, FORD WFJ33S, MBC, XCS, F-550 SD

Brand

WINNEBAGO

Manufacturer

Farber Specialty Vehicles

Category

Vehicle — Specialty Vehicles / Wheelchair Lifts

Hazard

• structural-failure
• fall-injury

Affected units

117

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