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Utilimaster Aeromaster Recall 25V296: Rear seat belts may be missing, raising injury risk

NHTSA campaign 25V296, reported May 7, 2025, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2025 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles may have been built without rear seat belts installed. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which covers occupant crash protection. A passenger riding without a seat belt has an increased risk of injury in a crash.

Until the repair is done, do not allow passengers to sit in the rear seats. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. If you have questions, you can contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806.

The remedy is free. An authorized dealer will install the rear seat belt at no cost to you. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V296Shyft Group
Component
SEAT BELTS
Problem
Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2025 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles. The rear seat belts may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
A passenger riding without a seat belt has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to allow passengers to sit in the rear seats until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install the rear seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 25-10.
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.

Affected vehicles

Utilimaster Aeromaster2025