Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 20V-641 · 2021 Utilimaster Aeromaster
Shyft Group recall 20V-641 covers 323 2021 Utilimaster Aeromaster for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 35% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V641000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles built on Ford E-450 chassis. The body mount bracket may chafe the brake lines, eventually rubbing through the brake lines.
The risk
If the bracket rubs through the brake lines, braking ability may be negatively affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Shyft Group has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line and body mount brackets for adequate clearance, depending on the revision level of body mount bracket installed on the vehicle, a new bracket may need to be installed, free of charge. Any damaged brake lines would be replaced. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 20-10.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
35%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.