The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V658000·Announced 2022-08-31

Shyft Group Recalls 2018-2019 Utilimaster Work Trucks for Frame Weld Defects

Shyft Group is recalling 2018-2019 Utilimaster Work Trucks because missing or cracked welds on the body mount frame may cause the cargo body to shift, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame welds) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2019 Utilimaster Work Trucks. The recall addresses a defect where welds may be missing or cracked on certain areas of the truck's body mount frame.

Missing or cracked welds may cause the cargo body to shift, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for missing welds and repair them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 10, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-237-7806 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Truck Body
Hazard
Affected units
2,139

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)

  • TRUCK BODY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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