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2003 Accubuilt Van

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Aug 12, 2006
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Apr 2, 2004
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2003 Accubuilt Van, most frequently naming the brakes and engine categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes150.0%
  • Engine150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
04V162000

SEATS

Apr 2, 2004
3 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MULTI-PASSENGER VANS WITH ONE OR MORE SEATS EQUIPPED WITH REAR DESIGNATED FORWARD FACING QUICK RELEASE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
The risk: THESE SEATS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE QUICK RELEASE FRAME SYSTEM ON THESE SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ACCUBUILT AT 1-419-222-1501.
ACCUBUILT, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
03V530000

SEATS

Dec 12, 2003
32 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MULTI-PASSENGER HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE VANS BUILT ON FORD E250 AND E350 CHASSIS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES LACK THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES.
The risk: APPLICABLE CHILD SEATS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO UTILIZE THESE SUPPLEMENTAL ANCHORAGES. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
The remedy: ACCUBUILT WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE ONE OR MORE OF THE SEATS TO INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF SEATING POSITIONS WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ACCUBUILT AT 1-888-242-4782.
ACCUBUILT, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

BrakesEngine
Filed Aug 12, 2006

3 DAYS AFTER I PUT THE DOWN PAYMENT ON THE CAR, THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY, SO THEY FIXED THE CAR . I MISSED WORK BECAUSE OF THAT SO I WAS ON PROBATION AT WORK. SO A FEW DAYS LATER I GOT THE CAR BACK. NOW, TWO WEEKS AFTER THAT BECAUSE OF THEIR NEGLIGENCE VEHICLE BACK A REPAIR SHOP. WHAT THEY DID WAS WHEN THEY SERVICED THE CAR BEFORE I BROUGHT IT, THEY CHANGED THE OIL OF THE CAR AND DIDN'T PUT THE DRAIN PLUG BACK IN PROPERLY. SO IT CAME OUT WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN AND THE ENGINE TO BLOW. SO I WAS OUT OF A CAR FOR 4 DAYS. ALREADY ON PROBATION AT WORK, I TOLD THEM THAT THEY NEEDED TO GET ME ANOTHER CAR OR I WAS GOING TO LOOSE MY JOB. THIS GUY NAMED DAVE THAT WORKS AT DRIVETIME TOLD ME WELL JUST FIND ANOTHER JOB. THAT WAS REALLY INCONSIDERATE. I GOT SOMEONE TO GET ME A RENTAL THAT WAS 21. THE CAR THAT IM PAYING ON WAS READY ON AUGUST 4. BUT I DIDN'T FIND OUT UNTIL SATURDAY WHEN ENTERPRISE WAS ABOUT TO CLOSE. DRIVETIME CUT THE RENTAL OFF ON THE 4TH. DRIVETIME DIDN'T CONTACT ME TO INFORM ME THAT MY CAR WAS READY FOR PICK UP AT ALL. SO WHEN THEY CUT OFF THE RENTAL I WAS CHARGED FOR THE 5,6,AND 7. WHICH IS THE AN ESTIMATE OF $180.00. I ASK TONY THAT WORK AT THE 103RD SERVICE CENTER "WHY DIDN'T YOU GUYS CALL ME?" OBVIOUSLY, HE KNEW THAT HE SHOULD HAVE CAUSE HE REALLY TOOK OFFENSE TO IT. AND SAID ITS NOW BETWEEN YOU AND ENTERPRISE. THEY REFUSE TO TAKE ANY FAULT IN NOT CONTACTING AND THROWING A BILL LIKE THAT ON ME. I FEEL THAT THEY DID IT PURPOSELY AND I WANT EVERYBODY OUT TO KNOW NOT TO EVER BUT A CAR FROM DRIVETIME! I FEEL LIKE THEY ARE JUST GETTING OVER ON ME BECAUSE IM A YOUNG BLACK WOMAN WHO DOESN'T KNOW ANY BETTER. BUT THEY ARE WRONG I JUST NEED SOMEONE TO SUPPORT ME AND MY VOICE TO BE HEARD. THAT'S WHY I WROTE YOU GUYS.........SO KEEP IT PUMPING, PUMPING, PUMPING.....PLEASE GET MY VOICE HEARD. 904-374-6512. *NM

NHTSA ID
10165301
Incident
Jun 10, 2006

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Accubuilt Van by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006010—
2005110—
2004430—
2003Viewing120—
2002110—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.