Recall 10V166 covers 22 2008-2010 Farber Specialty Vehicle vehicles with Ricon public-use lift restraint belts that appear latched. Ricon provides the free remedy.
Farber is recalling 22 vehicles in the 2008-2010 Specialty Vehicle line fitted with Ricon public use lifts because the restraint belt can appear latched without fully engaging. A lift user can be injured if the platform moves without the belt properly buckled, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on affected 2008-2010 Farber Specialty Vehicle vehicles uses a restraint belt as part of its safety interlock. The belt tongue is supposed to lock into the buckle before the public-use lift will move, so the operator has a clear latch point before raising or lowering an occupant on the platform.
On these lifts, the belt tongue can be pushed into the buckle without fully locking the latch. That creates a false latch condition: the belt looks connected to the operator, and the lift can still run with an occupant on the platform even though the restraint belt is not fully engaged.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the feel and appearance of the buckle itself, so an operator can believe the belt is latched when the latch has not fully caught.
Who's affected?
The adaptive/mobility equipment issue spans the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Specialty Vehicle model years.
| 2009 Farber Specialty Vehicle | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2010 Farber Specialty Vehicle | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Farber Specialty Vehicle | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 22 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A lift user can be injured if the lift moves while the restraint belt is not properly buckled. Before using the lift, confirm the restraint belt is buckled and keep the lift stopped if the belt does not secure the user. Repair will be free at any franchised Farber dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Farber Specialty Vehicle is included in this recall.
- Contact Farber or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 to get the warning decal and DVD training aid for the Ricon public-use lift.
- Reference recall number 10V166 when you call, and ask whether the vehicle already received the Ricon lift instructions.
- Inspect the lift restraint belt before each use, and make sure the belt tongue is fully latched in the buckle before operating the lift.
What happens at the repair
For campaign 10V166, Farber worked with Ricon on the lift remedy. Ricon provides owners with a warning decal and a DVD training aid for the public use lift, focused on proper restraint belt latching before the lift operates with a person on the platform. This filing does not identify a final Farber dealer repair that is open now. Once a dealer repair is available, parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm the Ricon lift campaign remedy tied to your VIN before scheduling service.
Timeline
| April 20, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V166?
Recall 10V166 covers 22 2008-2010 Farber Specialty Vehicle units fitted with Ricon public-use lifts. The lift restraint belt can appear latched without the latch fully engaging, allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on the platform. Ricon provides the recall remedy through Farber's campaign.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Farber Specialty Vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V166. If it is, contact Farber or Ricon and ask for the campaign remedy for the Ricon public-use lift restraint belt. Reference recall 10V166 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For this campaign, Farber worked with Ricon, and Ricon provides customers with a warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the affected public-use lift.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury to the lift user if the platform moves while the restraint belt is not properly buckled. The belt can look latched even when the tongue is not fully engaged in the buckle, so operators need the recall remedy and training materials.
When did the recall remedy begin?
The safety recall began on April 20, 2010. Farber's remedy path uses Ricon for this campaign, with Ricon providing the warning decal and DVD-based training aid tied to the affected public-use lift restraint belt.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V166000 |
|---|---|
| Farber customer service | 1-818-267-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V166 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V166000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →