Utilimaster recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Utilimaster Aeromaster 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V641000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Shyft Group
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 16, 2020
- Owners notified
- Oct 16, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 323
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 20-10
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Utilimaster recall: Equipment Apr 24, 2026
- Utilimaster recall: Forward collision avoidance Jun 19, 2025
- Utilimaster recall: Seat belts May 7, 2025
- Utilimaster recall: Seats Apr 22, 2025
- Utilimaster recall: Electrical system Nov 16, 2022
- Utilimaster recall: Seat belts Jun 6, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.