Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V269000 Reported June 26, 2013

Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit

Farber Specialty Vehicles · N/A · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V269000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 26, 2013

Defect Summary

Farber specialty vehicles (farber) is recalling one 2011 ford chassis mobile classroom and one 2012 ford 550 bomb response unit vehicle equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Safety Consequence

If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Farber will notify owners and ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2013. owners may contact farber at 1-800-331-3188 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

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 13V269000 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 13V269000

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

What is recall 13V269000?

NHTSA recall 13V269000 was issued by Farber Specialty Vehicles on June 26, 2013. It addresses: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit. The recall affects approximately 2 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 13V269000 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.