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SevereNHTSA·20V641000·Announced 2020-10-16

Shyft Group Recalls 2021 Utilimaster Aeromaster Vehicles for Brake Line Chafing

Shyft Group is recalling 2021 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles because a body mount bracket may chafe brake lines, potentially reducing braking ability and 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 (brake line chafing) that can lead to loss of braking ability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles built on Ford E-450 chassis. The recall involves 323 vehicles where the body mount bracket may chafe the brake lines, eventually rubbing through them.

If the bracket rubs through the brake lines, braking ability may be negatively affected, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 16, 2020.

Dealers will inspect the brake line and body mount brackets for adequate clearance. Depending on the revision level of the body mount bracket installed, a new bracket may need to be installed, and any damaged brake lines would be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER AEROMASTER
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
323

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)

  • AEROMASTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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