- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Heat generation could potentially melt the wire to connector joint and a fire could occur without prior warning.
- The fix
- 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 safety record
2005 Accubuilt Van Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Accubuilt Van with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2005 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 2004 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Van year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Accubuilt Van problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Accubuilt Van recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2005 Accubuilt Van
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Dt: in june 2005 the owner noticed that vehicle was leaning to the left side. Last week that the wheels were rubbing against the wheel wells on both sides. All tires were rubbing. The owner did not wish to complain about the tires, just about the vehicle. The owner tried to speak with the place he purchased the vehicle, but they won't see him anymore because they claimed these problems were in his head. The vehicle came with a 2000 pound jack, and then the dealership changed it to a different jack with a limit...
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of 1000 pounds. This dealership repaired the tongue jack in april. The owner argued with the dealership, who said that the vehicle was not unbalanced.. The owner called the manufacturer, and was waiting to hear from them. Another manufacturer had to be chosen because there were no listings for sunray. *Ak
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All Van yearsQuestions about the 2005 Accubuilt Van
Does the 2005 Accubuilt Van have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Accubuilt Van: equipment adaptive / mobility (May 2005). 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 2005 Accubuilt Van?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Accubuilt Van had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 23, 2005 and the latest on August 23, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Accubuilt Van a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 62 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 2005 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