The defect
Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2020 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. If depressed to the floor of the vehicle, the throttle pedal may get trapped in the open position by the tread plate installed on the floor at the driver's pedestal.
The risk
The throttle pedal stuck in the open position could increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for appropriate clearance between the throttle pedal and the tread plate. If there is not adequate clearance, dealers will adjust the tread plate for adequate clearance, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners can contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 20-09.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster Walk-IN Van | 2020 |
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster Walk-IN Van | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
Other vehicle speed control recalls in 2020
4 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the vehicle speed control; Shyft Group filed 49 campaigns in all.
| 20V513000 27 Aug 2020 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 20V478000 13 Aug 2020 | Cruise Car, Inc. |
| 20V083000 13 Feb 2020 | BMW of North America, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020