Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles
— Recall Campaign #21V448000
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information placard incorrectly states a seating capacity of one, although the actual seating capacity is two. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 80 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V448000
| Manufacturer: | Shyft Group |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 14, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V448000 |
| Units affected: | 80 |
- Description:
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information placard incorrectly states a seating capacity of one, although the actual seating capacity is two. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequeces:
- Incorrect seating capacity information may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will install new placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-16.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.