Winnebago Industries, Inc. recalls 1993–2014 Winnebago, Freightliner — 21 models

Recall date

February 25, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

15V112000

Brand / firm

Winnebago, Freightliner, Ford, Farber, Blue Bird, Utilimaster, Strick, GMC, Workhorse

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 117 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.