2012 Ford 550 Bomb Response Unit, 2011 Ford Chassis/winnebago Mobile Classroom Recall: Armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair…
NHTSA campaign 13V269000 · Equipment · filed Jun 26, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
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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 [email protected].
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford 550 | Bomb Response Unit | 2012 |
| Ford Chassis/winnebago | Mobile Classroom | 2011 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V269000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.