Farber Specialty recalls 2025–2026 MCXCR and HX620 SBA 6X4 emergency vehicles over touchscreen failure
The touchscreen may stop responding or fail to power on, so crews may be unable to turn on exterior emergency lights, fire fighting gear and other equipment, raising the risk of a crash or delayed emergency response.
What to do
Farber Specialty will work with Akron Brass to update the firmware and repair the power line for free. Owners can contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188.
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Recall details
- Product
- Farber Specialty Mcxcr, Hx620 Sba 6x4 2025–2026
- Company
- Farber Specialty Vehicles
- Hazard
- A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Inoperative equipment can delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 3 vehicles
- Owner notification
- August 17, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 18, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V395000
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION
- Defect
- Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber Specialty) is recalling certain 2025 45 MCXCR and 2025-2026 HX620 SBA 6X4 emergency vehicles. The touchscreen display may stop responding to touch commands or fail to power on, preventing the activation of exterior emergency lights, as well as fire fighting and other emergency equipment.
- Consequence
- A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Inoperative equipment can delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Farber Specialty will work with Akron Brass to update the firmware and repair the power line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188.
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