Shyft Group: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Shyft Group in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 16, 2020
(Campaign #: 20-10)

Body Mount Bracket May Rub Brake Line

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles built on Ford E-450 chassis. The body mount bracket may chafe the brake lines, eventually rubbing through the brake lines.
NHTSA ID: 20V641000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 323
Consequence Summary:
If the bracket rubs through the brake lines, braking ability may be negatively affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Shyft Group has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line and body mount brackets for adequate clearance, depending on the revision level of body mount bracket installed on the vehicle, a new bracket may need to be installed, free of charge. Any damaged brake lines would be replaced. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 20-10.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 34.98
October 12, 2020
(Campaign #: 20-09)

Throttle Pedal May Get Trapped In Open Position

Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. If depressed to the floor of the vehicle, the throttle pedal may get trapped in the open position by the tread plate installed on the floor at the driver's pedestal.
NHTSA ID: 20V629000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 80
Consequence Summary:
The throttle pedal stuck in the open position could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for appropriate clearance between the throttle pedal and the tread plate. If there is not adequate clearance, dealers will adjust the tread plate for adequate clearance, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners can contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 20-09.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 26.25
September 28, 2020
(Campaign #: 20-08)

Shifter Cable May Disconnect from Transmission

Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Utilimaster Ram ProMaster fleet vehicles. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.
NHTSA ID: 20V592000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Shyft will notify owners, and FCA dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Shyft Group at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 20-08.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 2, 2020
(Campaign #: 20-06)

Tire and Loading Information Incorrect

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020 Fleet Vehicles-Utilimaster Metris vehicles. The payload capacity shown on the Tire and Loading Information label may be higher than the actual payload capacity of the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 20V530000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 5,096
Consequence Summary:
Overloading of the tires may increase the risk of tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Shyft Group will notify owners and will inspect the vehicles and if the payload values are incorrect, the label will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners can contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 20-06.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 16, 2020
(Campaign #: 20-05)

License Plate Lamp Incorrectly Installed/FMVSS 108

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 FLT Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles. The license plate lamp may be installed in the incorrect position and at an incorrect angle, causing the plate to not be properly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 20V216000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 50
Consequence Summary:
The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp may cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and will replace the license plate lamp, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20-05.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 6, 2020
(Campaign #: 20003)

Back up Camera May Not Function

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Utilimaster Sprinter vehicles equipped with Voyager VOM74MM rear camera displays. The camera module power supply may fail, causing the rear view image display not to function.
NHTSA ID: 20V065000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 3,616
Consequence Summary:
Without the camera display, the driver may not be able to see hazards behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Spartan will notify owners, and will replace the relay/capacitor harness module and the Voyager VOM74MM camera display, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 20003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100