CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Utilimaster Aeromaster Upfit vehicles. The suspension seat mounting fasteners may have been improperly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- A seat with loose fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tightened or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 25-09.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022-2025 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles may have suspension seat mounting fasteners that were not tightened properly. The vehicles therefore do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207 for seating systems.
A seat with loose fasteners may not properly restrain its occupant during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or replace them as needed. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 7, 2025. You can contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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