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2008 Farber Specialty Vehicle recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Farber Specialty Vehicle. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2008 Farber Specialty Vehicle recalls, newest first

May 3, 2010NHTSA 10V1820007 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Farber specialty vehicles (fsv) is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 fsv specialty vehicles manufactured between October 2007 and December 2009 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. Due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Fsv will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall began on April 20, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or fsv at 1-614-863-6470.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 23, 2010NHTSA 10V16600022 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Farber speciality vehicles (fsv) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 fsv speacility vehicles manufactured between December 17, 2007 and December 18, 2009 and fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Remedy
Fsv is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09E-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on April 20, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or fsv at 1-614-863-6470.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 14, 2008NHTSA 08V59000032 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
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.
Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 13, 2008NHTSA 08V58900032 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
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.
Consequence
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Farber specialty is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or farber specialty at 1-614-863-6470.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 17, 2008NHTSA 08V2690002,506 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 xc motor home chassis and thomas built hdx school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Consequence
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Remedy
Daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08E031). The recall recall began on September 12, 2008 (thomas built buses) and October 8, 2008. Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 Farber Specialty Vehicle were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Farber Specialty Vehicle have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Farber Specialty Vehicle recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Farber dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Farber Specialty Vehicle?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.