Vehicle recall 21V448000 · June 14, 2021
2021 Utilimaster Velocity
The Tire and Loading Information placard incorrectly states a seating capacity of one, although the actual seating capacity is two.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information placard incorrectly states a seating capacity of one, although the actual seating capacity is two. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- Incorrect seating capacity information may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-16.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V448000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 14, 2021
- Filed by
- Shyft Group
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21-16
- Owner notification
- June 17, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 80
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utilimaster Velocity (2021): 2021
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