Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V799000 Reported December 17, 2014

Wheelchair lift - platform cracking

Farber Specialty Vehicles · N/A · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V799000
Manufacturer Campaign
14E-041
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
14
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 17, 2014

Defect Summary

Farber specialty vehicles (farber) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 winnebago wfg38s vehicles manufactured january 1, 2008, to december 24, 2009 equipped with certain 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Farber will notify owners to take 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 february 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.

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 14V799000 or campaign 14E-041.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V799000

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

What is recall 14V799000?

NHTSA recall 14V799000 was issued by Farber Specialty Vehicles on December 17, 2014. It addresses: Wheelchair lift - platform cracking. The recall affects approximately 14 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 14V799000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14E-041. 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.