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Recall 15V-112

Farber Specialty Vehicles recalled the 2006 to 2013 Ford E-450 and 2 other models: Equipment adaptive/mobility.

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-112
Reported
February 25, 2015
Vehicles affected
117 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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-[removed], or Ricon customer service at 1-[removed]. Farber's number for this recall is 14E-041.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles