Utilimaster WALK-IN VAN (2020): Vehicle speed control
Recall 20V629000 · Oct 12, 2020 · Shyft Group
80
vehicles affected
80
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V629000
- Date
- Oct 12, 2020
- Maker
- Shyft Group
- Units affected
- 80
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Vehicle speed control > Accelerator pedal
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. If depressed to the floor of the vehicle, the throttle pedal may get trapped in the open position by the tread plate installed on the floor at the driver's pedestal.
What can happen
The throttle pedal stuck in the open position could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for appropriate clearance between the throttle pedal and the tread plate. If there is not adequate clearance, dealers will adjust the tread plate for adequate clearance, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners can contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 20-09.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Walk-IN Van | 2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V629000?
1 model: Utilimaster Walk-IN Van (2020), about 80 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V629000?
Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for appropriate clearance between the throttle pedal and the tread plate. If there is not adequate clearance, dealers will adjust the tread plate for adequate clearance, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners can contact Shyft Group customer.
What can happen?
The throttle pedal stuck in the open position could increase 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.