Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V214000 Reported May 12, 2005

Battery wiring/mobility lift

Q: What is recall 05V214000?

NHTSA recall 05V214000 was issued by Accubuilt, Inc. on May 12, 2005. It addresses: Battery wiring/mobility lift. The recall affects approximately 51 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 · 51 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V214000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Accubuilt, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 12, 2005

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

Heat generation could potentially melt the wire to connector joint and a fire could occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action

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.

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 05V214000 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 05V214000

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

What is recall 05V214000?

NHTSA recall 05V214000 was issued by Accubuilt, Inc. on May 12, 2005. It addresses: Battery wiring/mobility lift. The recall affects approximately 51 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 05V214000 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.