NHTSA Recall 15V112000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Farber Specialty Vehicles reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 117 vehicles. It affects 21 models including the Blue Bird Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V112000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14E-041 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | February 25, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 24, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V112000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Bus | 1993 |
| Farber Specialty Cargo Mate Trailer | 2009 |
| Farber Specialty WFG38S | 2005 |
| Ford E-450 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2011, 2012 |
| Freightliner M2 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Freightliner Mbc | 2011 |
| Freightliner Xcs | 2010 |
| GMC C6500 | 2007 |
| Strick Trailer | 2006, 2007 |
| Utilimaster Chevrolet C5500 | 2008 |
| Utilimaster MT55 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Winnebago WFE30W | 2010 |
| Winnebago WFF31S | 2006 |
| Winnebago WFF38S | 2008 |
| Winnebago WFJ33S | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Winnebago WFJ35S | 2009 |
| Winnebago WFJ38S | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Winnebago WPF33S | 2007 |
| Winnebago WPF38S | 2006 |
| Workhorse 38S | 2010 |
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.