The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V629000·Announced 2020-10-12

Utilimaster Walk-In Van Recall for Throttle Pedal Interference

Shyft Group is recalling 2020 Utilimaster Walk-In vans because the throttle pedal may get trapped by the floor tread plate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the throttle pedal can get stuck, which is explicitly listed as a criterion for a Severe (4) rating in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. The recall addresses a defect where the throttle pedal may become trapped in the open position if depressed to the floor of the vehicle. This can occur due to interference with the tread plate installed on the floor at the driver's pedestal.

A throttle pedal stuck in the open position could increase the risk of a crash. 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 on 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. 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Van
Hazard
Affected units
80

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • WALK-IN VAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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