Accubuilt Van (2002) – 03V530000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

Accubuilt

Model Of Vehicle

VAN

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

03V530000

Component Description

Seats

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Accubuilt, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

32

Date Owners Notified

20040108

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Accubuilt, Inc.

Date Report Received

20031212

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

225