NHTSASEATS
Shyft Group - Improperly Tightened Seat Fasteners/FMVSS 207
Published: April 22, 2025Recall ID: 25V268000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A seat with loose fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Utilimaster Aeromaster Upfit vehicles. The suspension seat mounting fasteners may have been improperly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Affected Products
Improperly Tightened Seat Fasteners/FMVSS 207
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Tightened Seat Fasteners/FMVSS 207 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V268000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V268000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Shyft Group |
| Defect summary | Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Utilimaster Aeromaster Upfit vehicles. The suspension seat mounting fasteners may have been improperly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems." |
| Completion rate | 90.18 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and tightened or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 25-09. |
| Consequence summary | A seat with loose fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25-09 |
| Potentially affected | 163 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |