Farber Specialty Vehicles: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Farber Specialty Vehicles in 2008. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 14, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON

FARBER SPECIALTY IS RECALLING 32 MY 2005-2008 COMMERCIAL MOBILE COMMAND SPECIALTY VEHICLES BUILT ON WORKHORSE, FREIGHTLINER, CHEVROLET, FORD, UTILIMASTER AND WINNEBAGO CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.

NHTSA ID: 08V590000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 32

Consequence Summary:

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Corrective Action:

FARBER SPECIALTY IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR FARBER SPECIALTY AT 1-818-267-3016.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 13, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON

FARBER SPECIALTY IS RECALLING 32 MY 2005-2008 COMMERCIAL MOBILE COMMAND SPECIALTY VEHICLES BUILT ON WORKHORSE, FREIGHTLINER, CHEVROLET, FORD, UTILIMASTER AND WINNEBAGO CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.

NHTSA ID: 08V589000