2003 ACCUBUILT VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 ACCUBUILT VAN
The 2003 ACCUBUILT VAN has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 ACCUBUILT VAN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 ACCUBUILT VAN, potentially affecting up to 35 vehicles.
Recall 04V162000 — SEATS
| 3 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: THESE SEATS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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.
View full details →Recall 03V530000 — SEATS
| 32 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 ACCUBUILT VAN
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 ACCUBUILT VAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2003 ACCUBUILT VAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 ACCUBUILT VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 ACCUBUILT VAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 ACCUBUILT VAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ACCUBUILT VAN
- 2002 ACCUBUILT VAN — 1 complaint
- 2003 ACCUBUILT VAN (current)
- 2004 ACCUBUILT VAN — 6 complaints
- 2005 ACCUBUILT VAN — 2 complaints
- 2006 ACCUBUILT VAN — 0 complaints
Other ACCUBUILT Models
- ACCUBUILT LIMOUSINE — 3 total complaints