Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V589000 Reported November 13, 2008

Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Farber Specialty Vehicles · N/A · 32 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V589000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
32
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 13, 2008

Defect Summary

Farber specialty is recalling 32 my 2005-2008 commercial mobile command specialty vehicles built on workhorse, freightliner, chevrolet, ford, utilimaster and winnebago chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Safety Consequence

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action

Farber specialty is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or farber specialty at 1-614-863-6470.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Farber Specialty Vehicles dealer and reference recall ID 08V589000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V589000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V589000?

NHTSA recall 08V589000 was issued by Farber Specialty Vehicles on November 13, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Farber Specialty Vehicles dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V589000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.