2023 Utilimaster Upfit: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V542000 · 560 units potentially affected · filed Aug 2, 2023
What's wrong
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Utilimaster Upfit vehicles. The battery cable connections for the electrical harness may be connected incorrectly, causing the circuit protection on the cables to be ineffective.
Why it matters
Without circuit protection, a short circuit on the negative cable can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Service centers will install the cables and wires correctly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 23-02.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V542000
- Manufacturer no.
- 23-02
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Units affected
- 560
- Report received
- Aug 2, 2023
- Owner letters
- Aug 8, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Utilimaster Upfit 2023