Utilimaster Aeromaster (2021): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 20V641000 · Oct 16, 2020 · Shyft Group
323
vehicles affected
323
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V641000
- Date
- Oct 16, 2020
- Maker
- Shyft Group
- Units affected
- 323
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
If the bracket rubs through the brake lines, braking ability may be negatively affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Aeromaster | 2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V641000?
1 model: Utilimaster Aeromaster (2021), about 323 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V641000?
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.
What can happen?
If the bracket rubs through the brake lines, braking ability may be negatively affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.