CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP:CONTROLS/CONTROL WIRING
- Problem
- Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber Specialty) is recalling certain Farber vehicles equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
- Risk
- A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Farber Specialty will work with Ricon to correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188.
What this recall means for you
An electrical contactor in certain wheelchair platform lifts can fail, which may prevent the lift controls from stopping the lift. The lift can keep moving while someone is on it.
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied raises the risk of injury to the person on the platform.
The repair is free. Farber Specialty will work with Ricon to correct the wiring by installing two diodes at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2026. You can also contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle