Farber Specialty Vehicles: Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move (equipment Adaptive/mobility)
Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling certain vehicles equipped with S-Series and K-Series wheelchair platform lifts because an electrical part may fail, causing the lift to continue moving when it should stop. A moving wheelchair lift poses an injury risk to users. The company will install corrective parts at no charge, and owners should expect notification letters starting October 1, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Farber Specialty Vehicles
- Product
- Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber Specialty) is recalling certain Farber vehicles equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
- Reason
- A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury. Remedy: Farber Specialty will work with Ricon to correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-09-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/8d71905a-a93e-4fb8-939e-ead201f46c07