Farber Specialty Vehicles: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Farber Specialty Vehicles in 2015. See the detail of the recall below.

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February 25, 2015

(Campaign #: 14E-041)

Wheelchair Lift Platform Cracking

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.

NHTSA ID: 15V112000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 117

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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