Farber Specialty Vehicles | NHTSA Recall #13V269000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V269000 by Farber Specialty Vehicles. Includes 2 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Farber specialty vehicles (farber) is recalling one 2011 ford chassis mobile classroom and one 2012 ford 550 bomb response unit vehicle equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Corrective Action

Farber will notify owners and ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2013. owners may contact farber at 1-800-331-3188 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V269000

Manufacturer: Farber Specialty Vehicles

Report Received Date: 2013-06-26T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Farber specialty vehicles (farber) is recalling one 2011 ford chassis mobile classroom and one 2012 ford 550 bomb response unit vehicle equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Consequence Summary: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Farber will notify owners and ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2013. owners may contact farber at 1-800-331-3188 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V269000

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