Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
04V589000ACCUBUILT, INC.from 09/26/2002 to 05/23/2003V (Vehicle)50108/23/2004ODIACCUBUILT, INC.12/15/200412/17/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain vans built on ford e250/e350 chassis and equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or accubuilt at 419-222-1501.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
04V232000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/30/2001 to 07/26/2002V (Vehicle)2845607/08/2004MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/13/200405/24/2004567
Defect SummaryCertain vans and wagons fail to conform to the requirements of part 567, certification. for certain 2003 e250 vans built with lt225/75r16e tires, the rear axle rating is incorrectly listed on the label. in addition, the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires on certain 2002 e350 wagons and for the front tires on certain 2002 e250 vans built with these tires.
Consequence SummaryFailure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation recommendation can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with supplementary tire labels containing correct information and installation instructions. if an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on july 8, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NotesFord recall no. 04l20.the 2003 e250 van is not part of the incorrect tire pressure portion of this recall.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety outline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
02L0905/01/2002633577Incorrect vehicle emission control information label installed. *jg09/23/2002