NHTSA Recall 13V269000: Equipment
Farber Specialty Vehicles reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Farber Specialty Ford 550 Bomb Response Unit.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V269000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | June 26, 2013 |
| Owner notification | July 22, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V269000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Farber Specialty Ford 550 Bomb Response Unit | 2012 |
| Farber Specialty Ford/winnebago Mobile Classroom | 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.