NHTSA Recall 05V214000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
ACCUBUILT, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 2004–2005 Accubuilt Van.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V214000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | May 12, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Heat generation could potentially melt the wire to connector joint and a fire could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V214000
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.