Recall 10V182 covers 7 2008-2010 Farber Specialty Vehicle vehicles with Ricon wheelchair lifts that can overrun floor level. Free repair through Ricon.
Farber is recalling 7 2008-2010 Specialty Vehicle vehicles with Ricon S Series and K Series L-model wheelchair lifts because lift-control software can let the platform travel past the vehicle floor level. If the platform stops at an angle, a wheelchair user can tip over or a person standing on the platform can fall; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on the 2008-2010 Farber Specialty Vehicle is adaptive mobility equipment that raises a wheelchair user from ground level to the vehicle floor. The affected lifts are certain Ricon S Series and K Series L-model units. During normal operation, the up button commands the platform upward, and a floor level limit switch tells the system when to stop at the correct height.
In affected vehicles, the software that controls the lift's up function does not always stop the platform when the operator releases the button before the floor level limit switch is activated. The platform can continue traveling upward and pass the floor level cutoff point instead of stopping where it should. That means the lift movement no longer matches the operator's button input.
The issue happens during lift operation, so the operator's main clue is the platform continuing upward after the up button is released. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers the same adaptive mobility equipment across the 2008, 2009, and 2010 model years.
| 2010 Farber Specialty Vehicle | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2008 Farber Specialty Vehicle | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Farber Specialty Vehicle | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 7 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the wheelchair lift platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle, a wheelchair user can tip over and a person standing on the platform can fall. Injuries can result. Use the lift only according to the owner bulletin and training guidance until the final repair is available. 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 before using the wheelchair lift to confirm the current repair or interim instructions.
- Ask about the free Ricon lift software remedy and the operation bulletin and DVD training aid for the lift's upward-travel problem.
- Reference recall number 10V182 when you call, and keep any owner notice with the vehicle's service records.
- Use the wheelchair lift only under Farber's interim instructions until the lift repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Farber will notify owners while the software fix for the wheelchair lift control is under investigation. Until that software solution is ready, Ricon provides owners with an operation bulletin and a DVD training aid at no cost, focused on proper wheelchair lift use. Once the final repair is available, an authorized dealer will perform the recall work free of charge. The issue involves the lift's "up" function, so the dealer process centers on correcting how the lift stops at floor level and preventing upward travel past the cutoff point.
Timeline
| April 20, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V182?
Recall 10V182 covers 7 2008-2010 Farber Specialty Vehicle units fitted with certain Ricon S Series and K Series L-model wheelchair lifts. A software defect can let the lift continue upward past the vehicle floor level. Authorized Ricon dealers perform the recall work free of charge.
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 10V182. If it is, contact Farber or an authorized Ricon dealer about the wheelchair-lift remedy and operation bulletin. Reference recall number 10V182 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 10V182, Farber said authorized Ricon dealers would perform the wheelchair-lift repair free of charge, with operation guidance and a DVD training aid provided at no cost.
What is the safety risk with this wheelchair lift recall?
The risk is a lift platform overrun during the upward travel cycle. If the platform rises past the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15 to 20 degrees, a wheelchair user can tip over and a standing person can fall, resulting in injuries.
When did the Farber recall repair start?
The safety recall began on April 20, 2010. Farber said owners would receive notice, and authorized Ricon dealers would perform the repair free of charge. If your vehicle changed hands since then, check your VIN and call the dealer with recall number 10V182.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V182000 |
|---|---|
| Farber customer service | 1-818-267-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V182 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V182000 |
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 →