Farber Specialty Vehicles | NHTSA Recall #15V112000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V112000 by Farber Specialty Vehicles. Includes 117 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Platform Cracking, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V112000
Manufacturer: Farber Specialty Vehicles
Report Received Date: 2015-02-25T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift platform cracking
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 117

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14E-041
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-iesd~vqam_tdgy
NHTSA ID: 15V112000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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