- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- These seats do not meet the requirements of the standard.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Accubuilt Van Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Accubuilt Van with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2004 for the seats. For comparison, the 2002 has 1 and the 2004 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Van year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Accubuilt Van problems
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2003 Accubuilt Van recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 2003 Accubuilt Van
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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...
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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
Accubuilt Van: every year compared
All Van yearsQuestions about the 2003 Accubuilt Van
Does the 2003 Accubuilt Van have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Accubuilt Van: seats (April 2004); seats (December 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Accubuilt Van?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Accubuilt Van had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 12, 2006 and the latest on August 12, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Accubuilt Van a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 41 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Accubuilt Van year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Accubuilt Van years have the most complaints?
2004 (4), 2002 (1), 2003 (1). See every Accubuilt Van year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Accubuilt Van has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data