Vehicle recall 15V112000 · February 25, 2015
Utilimaster MT55, Ford E-450 and 19 more models
The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V112000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 25, 2015
- Filed by
- Farber Specialty Vehicles
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14E-041
- Owner notification
- March 24, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 117
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird Bus (1993): 1993
- Farber Cargo Mate Trailer (2009): 2009
- Ford E-450 (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Ford F-550 SD (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Freightliner M2 (2010-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Freightliner MBC (2011): 2011
- Freightliner XCS (2010): 2010
- GMC C6500 (2007): 2007
- Strick Trailer (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Utilimaster Chevrolet C5500 (2008): 2008
- Utilimaster MT55 (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Winnebago WFE30W (2010): 2010
- Winnebago WFF31S (2006): 2006
- Winnebago WFF38S (2008): 2008
- Winnebago WFG38S (2005): 2005
- Winnebago WFJ33S (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
- Winnebago WFJ35S (2009): 2009
- Winnebago WFJ38S (2010-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Winnebago WPF33S (2007): 2007
- Winnebago WPF38S (2006): 2006
- Workhorse 38S (2010): 2010
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