Wheelchair lift/ramp: controls/control wiringRecall 26V-592 · Farber Specialty vehicles
Farber Specialty Vehicles recall 26V-592 covers 69 Farber Specialty vehicles for a wheelchair lift/ramp: controls/control wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2026.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V592000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber Specialty) is recalling certain Farber vehicles equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
The risk
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Farber Specialty will work with Ricon to correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.