NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Farber Specialty Ford 550 Command Center Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Farber Specialty Ford 550 Command Center has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Farber Specialty dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Farber Specialty Ford 550 Command Center. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #13V290000Reported July 2, 2013 · Farber Specialty Vehicles
Potentially affected: 10 vehicles
Defect description
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2012 Ford 550 Command Center vehicles. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Safety consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Farber will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall ibegan on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Farber at 1-800-331-3188 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Notes
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.
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