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2004 Accubuilt Van Recalls & Complaints

The 2004 Accubuilt Van has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Accubuilt dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Accubuilt Van. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2004 Accubuilt Van owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Accubuilt Van, describing incidents dated February 17, 2004 to July 2, 2008.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 2 complaints
  • Wheels 2 complaints
  • Equipment 1 complaint
  • Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10233037 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #10127752 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #10125155 · Filed

    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.

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BATTERY WIRING/MOBILITY LIFT

NHTSA #05V214000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice

Reported May 12, 2005 · ACCUBUILT, INC.

Potentially affected: 51 vehicles

Vehicles built through April 29, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

HEAT GENERATION COULD POTENTIALLY MELT THE WIRE TO CONNECTOR JOINT AND A FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

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).

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