Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V530000 Reported December 12, 2003

Accubuilt/fmvss 225/child restraint anchorages

Q: What is recall 03V530000?

NHTSA recall 03V530000 was issued by Accubuilt, Inc. on December 12, 2003. It addresses: Accubuilt/fmvss 225/child restraint anchorages. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Accubuilt, Inc. · N/A · 32 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V530000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Accubuilt, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 12, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain multi-passenger handicap-accessible vans built on ford e250 and e350 chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." these vehicles lack the appropriate number of child restraint anchorages.

Safety Consequence

Applicable child seats would not be able to utilize these supplemental anchorages. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Accubuilt will modify or replace one or more of the seats to include the appropriate number of seating positions with child restraint anchorage systems. owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004. owners should contact accubuilt at 1-888-242-4782.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Accubuilt, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V530000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V530000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V530000?

NHTSA recall 03V530000 was issued by Accubuilt, Inc. on December 12, 2003. It addresses: Accubuilt/fmvss 225/child restraint anchorages. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Accubuilt, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V530000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.