UTILIMASTER UPFIT 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V542000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UTILIMASTER | UPFIT | 2023 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-03 |
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23-02
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 560
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Without circuit protection, a short circuit on the negative cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Service centers will install the cables and wires correctly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in August 2023. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 23-02.
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.
