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2009 Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2009 Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle, covering equipment adaptive/mobility and equipment, and 0 consumer complaints received since 1995.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Farber specialty vehicles (fsv) is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 fsv specialty vehicles manufactured between october 2007 and december 2009 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. Due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy: Fsv will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall began on april 20, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or fsv at 1-614-863-6470.
Filed by FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES.
Defect, as filed: Farber speciality vehicles (fsv) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 fsv speacility vehicles manufactured between december 17, 2007 and december 18, 2009 and fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Remedy: Fsv is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on april 20, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or fsv at 1-614-863-6470.
Filed by FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES.
Defect, as filed: Farber is recalling certain model year commercial specialty vehicles manufactured between march 4 and october 20, 2009, equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Consequence: This defect could result in a fire.
Remedy: Farber will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The repairs will be performed by carrier. The safety recall began on november 17, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or farber at 1-800-331-3188.
Filed by FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| 2003 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| 2004 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | 96 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 96 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 96 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 2,599 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 82 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 29 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle model years · Farber Specialty: 2 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2009 Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 10V182000, was reported to NHTSA on 3 May 2010 and concerns equipment adaptive/mobility. Across all model years the Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle line has 7 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2009 Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2009 Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.