Farber Cargo Mate Trailer (2009) – 15V112000

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

FARBER

Model Of Vehicle

CARGO MATE TRAILER

Year

2009

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

20090115

End Of Manufacture

20090214

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

117

Date Owners Notified

20150324

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Farber Specialty Vehicles

Date Report Received

20150225

Make Campaign Number

1.4E-40

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard