SeatsRecall 04V-162 · 2003–2004 Accubuilt Van

ACCUBUILT, INC. recall 04V-162 covers 3 2003–2004 Accubuilt Van for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected31 model
ReportedApr 2, 2004Owners notified Apr 12, 2004
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V162000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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.

What to do

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.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall