Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
C6500
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
15V112000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Start Of Manufacture
20080601
End Of Manufacture
20080801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
117
Date Owners Notified
20150324
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20150225
Make Campaign Number
1.4E-40