| Make : ACCUBUILT | Model : VAN | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : - 20050429 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V214000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050512 | Date Added to Database: 20050512 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ACCUBUILT, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ACCUBUILT, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 51 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
HEAT GENERATION COULD POTENTIALLY MELT THE WIRE TO CONNECTOR JOINT AND A FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ACCUBUILT AT 419-222-8608. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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