Recall 13V269 covers 2 2011-2012 Ford Chassis/Winnebago Mobile Classroom and Bomb Response Unit vehicles for wheelchair-lift cable fire risk. Cover kit is free.
Ford Chassis/Winnebago is recalling 2 2011-2012 Mobile Classroom and Bomb Response Unit vehicles equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts because an armored pendant cable can fail to clear the lift. If the cable contacts the power lug without a proper nonconductive cover, a short circuit raises the risk of a fire; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on the 2011-2012 Ford Chassis/Winnebago Mobile Classroom and Bomb Response Unit vehicles raises and lowers a wheelchair platform at the side of the vehicle. A pendant is the handheld control used by the operator. The optional armored pendant cable protects the control wiring while the lift moves and stows.
On the recalled vehicles, that armored cable is routed in a position where it does not clear the Ricon lift. As the platform moves, the cable can get in the lift's path instead of staying clear of the mechanism. That interference can damage the cable, bind the lift, or stop the controls from working as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. An operator does not get a specific dashboard light or separate alert that the pendant cable is in the wrong position before the lift is used.
Who's affected?
Covers the Mobile Classroom and Bomb Response Unit across the 2011 and 2012 model years; both list Equipment as the recalled component.
| 2011 Ford Chassis/Winnebago Mobile Classroom | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2012 Ford 550 Bomb Response Unit | Equipment |
| Units affected | 2 |
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 wheelchair lift cable that contacts the power lug without a proper nonconductive cover creates a short-circuit fire risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the remedy and have the lift hardware inspected before normal use continues. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford Chassis/Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Ford Chassis/Winnebago Mobile Classroom or Bomb Response Unit is included in this recall.
- Review the owner notice mailed on July 22, 2013, or call Ford Chassis/Winnebago if you never received it.
- Contact Farber at 1-800-331-3188 to request the free Ricon supplemental cover kit and instructions.
- Install the supplemental cover kit so the armored wheelchair-lift pendant cable stays clear of the power lug.
- Reference recall number 13V269 when you call about the free repair kit.
What happens at the repair
The remedy description calls for a supplemental cover kit and instructions for the Ricon wheelchair lift's armored pendant cable. Until the final repair path is confirmed as available, keep the lift out of service if the cable interferes with lift movement. Once the repair opens, the Ford Chassis/Winnebago service path will be free under the recall. The kit is intended to keep the armored pendant cable clear of the wheelchair lift so it does not obstruct normal operation.
Timeline
| June 26, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 22, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V269?
Recall 13V269 covers 2 2011-2012 Ford Chassis/Winnebago specialty vehicles equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift and optional armored pendant cable. The cable can contact the lift's power lug and cause a short circuit, creating a fire risk. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Ford Chassis/Winnebago Mobile Classroom or Bomb Response Unit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V269. If it is, contact the service desk and reference recall 13V269. The remedy is a supplemental cover kit with instructions, provided free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost. For recall 13V269, Ricon provides the supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge, so owners do not pay for the recall remedy.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V269?
The safety risk is a fire from an electrical short circuit. If the armored pendant cable does not clear the wheelchair lift, it can contact the power lug when the cover is missing or installed incorrectly. The free cover kit is the repair path.
When did the recall remedy begin?
The recall remedy began on July 22, 2013. If your VIN is included and the cover kit was never completed, contact the service desk with recall 13V269 and ask how to get the free supplemental cover kit and instructions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V269000 |
|---|---|
| Ford Chassis/Winnebago customer service | 1-800-331-3188 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V269 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V269000 |
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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →