NHTSA vehicle safety data

2023 Utilimaster Upfit Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 Utilimaster Upfit has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Utilimaster dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Utilimaster Upfit. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NHTSA #23V542000

Reported August 2, 2023 · Shyft Group

Potentially affected: 560 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Without circuit protection, a short circuit on the negative cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

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