UTILIMASTER 2021 UTILIMASTER VELOCITY Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 UTILIMASTER VELOCITY
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 UTILIMASTER VELOCITY vehicles due to equipment:other:labels issues. Incorrect seating capacity information may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information placard incorrectly states a seating capacity of one, although the actual seating capacity is two. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Incorrect seating capacity information may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will install new placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-16.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026