NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Accubuilt Van Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Accubuilt Van has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Accubuilt dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Accubuilt Van. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2003 Accubuilt Van owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Accubuilt Van, describing incidents dated June 10, 2006.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10165301 · Filed August 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…

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ACCUBUILT/FMVSS 207/SEATS

NHTSA #04V162000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported April 2, 2004 · ACCUBUILT, INC.

Potentially affected: 3 vehicles

Owners notified April 12, 2004

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

THESE SEATS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer 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.

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).

ACCUBUILT/FMVSS 225/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES

NHTSA #03V530000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported December 12, 2003 · ACCUBUILT, INC.

Potentially affected: 32 vehicles

Owners notified January 8, 2004

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Accubuilt Van. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Accubuilt Van.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10165301

Incident: June 10, 2006 · Filed: August 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

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