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2004 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.
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Latest Jul 2, 2008
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.
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Latest May 12, 2005
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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Accubuilt Van, most frequently naming the brakes, exterior lighting and other / unspecified categories. 3 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

  • Brakes233.3%
  • Exterior lighting116.7%
  • Other / unspecified116.7%
  • Suspension116.7%
  • Tires & wheels116.7%

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

3 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
05V214000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

May 12, 2005
51 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE VANS BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, ACCUBUILT ADDS AN ADDITIONAL POSITIVE LEAD WIRE FROM THE DUAL VEHICLE BATTERIES TO THE MOBILITY LIFT FOR OPERATING POWER. THE END CONNECTIONS FOR THE ADDED POWER WIRE CAN BECOME CORRODED WHICH CAN CAUSE INCREASED HEAT GENERATION IN THE WIRE AND CAN MELT THE PLASTIC COATING AND/OR THE PLASTIC CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE SHEATHING.
The risk: HEAT GENERATION COULD POTENTIALLY MELT THE WIRE TO CONNECTOR JOINT AND A FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The remedy: THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCUBUILT AT 419-222-8608.
ACCUBUILT, INC.View 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

Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 2, 2008

COMPLAINT COULD NOT BE FILED PROPERLY DUE TO VEHICLE TYPE AND VIN # ISSUES. SEE COMPLAINT/INFO TO FOLLOW. TITAN USA TRACTOR RIM FAILURE. RIVETS HOLDING MOUNTING ATTACHMENT TO WHEEL FAIL WITH NORMAL USE CAUSING LOSS OF AIR, IMPROPER VEHICLE OPERATION WHICH WAS WORSE WHEN USING FRONT END LOADER. NO DAMAGE FOUND TO RIM WHEN IT WAS REPLACED, OLD RIM IS AVAILABLE. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED TO A SECOND RIM ON THE SAME TRACTOR (2004 MAHINDRA 7520 4X4 TRACTOR SN: KNG162). THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS ON A LABEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM. WHL24XW10 8 ' 10.826 ' 8.755 DATE: 05/18/04 TIME: 01:04. THIS HAPPENED ORIGINALLY ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL IN EARLY 2007(REPLACED JUNE 08) AND NOW NOTICED ON OTHER FRONT RIM 2 JULY 08. *TR

NHTSA ID
10233037
Incident
Jul 2, 2008
Mileage
400 mi
BrakesSuspensionTires & wheels
Filed Jul 7, 2005

MULTIPLE BRAKE FAILURES ON NEW TRAILER PURCHASE IN LESS THAN 500 MILES. TRAILER AXLE HAS BEEN REPLACED DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF HEAT TREATMENT OF AXLE SPINDLES THAT WERE WORN. UPON RETURN THE WHEEL GREASE SEALS LEAKED AND HOT WHEEL HUB TEMPERATURES. BACK TO DEALER AND AGAIN SERVICED. 24 MILES LATER BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. TRAILER IS AGAIN IN DEALER WORKSHOP. DEALER HAS CONFIRMED VERBALLY MULTIPLE CUSTOMER INCIDENTS WITH SIMILAR PRODUCT. TRAILER WAS SOLD AS PACKAGE DEAL OF BOAT AND TRAILER FROM BAYLINER BOAT CO.(BRUNSWICK CORP. IS PARENT CO.) NHTSA DATABASE DOES NOT LIST MANUFACTUER OF TRAILER WHICH IS KARAVAN TRAILERS INC. PO BOX 27 FOX LAKE WI 53933

NHTSA ID
10127752
Incident
Jul 4, 2005
Mileage
200 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Jun 13, 2005

A LETTER WAS SENT TO ME ABOUT A DEFECTED SIGNAL LIGHT WHICH I HAD FIXED TWICE PRIOR TO RECIEVING THE LETTER. I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT ONCE THE DEALER FIXED THE DEFECT IT WOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM AGAIN. SEVEN MONTHS LATER THE SIGNAL LIGHT HAS MESSED UP AGAIN. I AM CONCERN FOR MY CHILDRENS SAFETY.

NHTSA ID
10125155
Incident
Jun 13, 2005
Brakes
Filed Mar 1, 2004

I BOUGHT A CAR HAULER TRAILER FROM AZ.TEX TRAILERS IN FONTANA CALIF ON 2/17/04. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY INADIQUATE ALTHOUGH I HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE BUSINESS THREE TIMES IN WHICH THEY REPLACED ALL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKES. I BELIEVE THE BRAKES ARE OF INFERIOR QUALITY AND ARE PRACTICALLY USELESS. THE TRAILER IS RATED AT 7000 LBS. G.V.W. AND THE BRAKES WILL NOT REMOTELY STOP THE LOAD OF THE TRAILER,99% OF STOPPING IS DONE WITH MY TOWING VEHICLE.*AK

NHTSA ID
10060076
Incident
Feb 17, 2004
Mileage
3,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Accubuilt Van by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006010—
2005110—
2004Viewing430—
2003120—
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.