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NHTSA Recall 04V162000: Seats

ACCUBUILT, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Accubuilt Van.

3
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (April 12)
NHTSA campaign04V162000
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedApril 2, 2004
Owner notificationApril 12, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V162000

Make and modelModel years
Accubuilt Van2003, 2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.