NHTSA recall,
Shyft Utilimaster Velocity Vehicles
Utilimaster Velocity vehicles have incorrect cargo carrying capacity labels, which may lead to overloading and increase crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2025 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. The incorrect vehicle load value may be listed on the vehicle cargo carrying capacity label. Incorrect weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 101 vehicles nationwide.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2026. Utilimaster will provide new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Utilimaster will provide new labels, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2026. You may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Utilimaster will provide new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2026. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 26-04.
Is your Utilimaster affected?
These models and years may be affected.
Utilimaster
- Velocity (2025)
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Component
- Vehicle equipment defect
- Campaign
- 26V284000
- Vehicles affected
- 101
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26-04
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-237-7806
Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated
