Shyft Group: Utilimaster Upfit Vehicles Recalled for Fire Risk from Incorrect Battery Cables

Agency Publication Date: August 2, 2023

Summary

Shyft Group is recalling approximately 560 of its 2023 Utilimaster Upfit vehicles because the battery cables for the electrical harness may have been connected incorrectly. This error can cause the circuit protection on the cables to fail, which could lead to a short circuit on the negative cable. Authorized service centers will correctly install the cables and wires for free to fix the issue.

Risk

The incorrectly connected battery cables leave the electrical system without effective circuit protection. If a short circuit occurs on the negative cable, it can generate excessive heat and significantly increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking the model year and upfit type: this recall specifically involves 2023 Utilimaster Upfit vehicles produced by Shyft Group.
Verify your vehicle's recall status by contacting Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806 and referencing recall number 23-02.
Schedule a free repair at an authorized service center, where technicians will correctly reinstall the battery cables and electrical harness wiring.
For additional information, you can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Correct installation of battery cables and wires.

How to: Contact Shyft Group customer service or an authorized service center to have cables and wires installed correctly at no charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Shyft Group Utilimaster Upfit

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V542000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

Sold By: Authorized dealers

Units Affected: 560 vehicles(560% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: August 8, 2023

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 23-02

Agency Last Updated: May 1, 2025

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking the model year and upfit type: this recall specifically involves 2023 Utilimaster Upfit vehicles produced by Shyft Group.

Verify your vehicle's recall status by contacting Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806 and referencing recall number 23-02.

Schedule a free repair at an authorized service center, where technicians will correctly reinstall the battery cables and electrical harness wiring.

For additional information, you can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V542000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

Sold By: Authorized dealers

Units Affected: 560 vehicles(560% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: August 8, 2023

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 23-02

Agency Last Updated: May 1, 2025