Wed Mar 12 2025
Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2025 Utilimaster Upfit vehicles. The passenger jump seat mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Dealers will inspect and tighten the jump seat mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 25-07.
A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.