Accubuilt Van (2004) – 05V214000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard