Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
Accubuilt
Model Of Vehicle
VAN
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V214000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
Heat Generation Could Potentially Melt The Wire To Connector Joint And A Fire Could Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Accubuilt, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
20050429
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
51
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Accubuilt, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050512