Accubuilt Van 2004
Model Van made in 2004 by Accubuilt got 6 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive and seats.
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V214000 | ACCUBUILT, INC. | to 04/29/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 51 | MFR | ACCUBUILT, INC. | 05/12/2005 | 05/12/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Heat generation could potentially melt the wire to connector joint and a fire could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V162000 | ACCUBUILT, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 3 | 04/12/2004 | MFR | ACCUBUILT, INC. | 04/02/2004 | 04/20/2004 | 571 | 207 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These seats do not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 03V530000 | ACCUBUILT, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 32 | 01/08/2004 | OVSC | ACCUBUILT, INC. | 12/12/2003 | 12/18/2003 | 571 | 225 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 06/13/2005 | 4 | 11/05/2003 | |
| 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. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/17/2004 | 3000 | 100 | 02/17/2004 |
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 200 | 3 | 09/01/2004 |
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 200 | 3 | 09/01/2004 |
| 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 | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 07/02/2008 | 400 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 200 | 3 | 09/01/2004 |
| 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 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | FONTANA | 92335 | AZ.TEX TRAILERS | 909-428-8070 |
| NC | GREENVILLE | 28590 | SATURN | 252-321-8333 |
| OH | SANDUSKY | 44870 | BOB CLEMONS BOATS INC. | 419-684-5365 |