2025 Utilimaster Velocity recall: Incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity on Label
Report received by NHTSA: May 5, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2025 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. The incorrect vehicle load value may be listed on the vehicle cargo carrying capacity label.
- The risk
Incorrect weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
101 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Utilimaster Velocity.
- Compared with
Shyft Group has 6 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 10 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
77 earlier NHTSA recalls by Shyft Group since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 24, 2026 2022 Utilimaster Aeromaster recall: Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label
- Feb. 17, 2026 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 recall: Gearbox May Bind and Cause Loss of Steering
- July 7, 2025 2015-2025 Utilimaster Truck Body recall: Turn Signals and Brake Lights May Fail (agency record)
- July 2, 2025 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 recall: Parking Brake May Not Engage (agency record)
- June 19, 2025 2024-2025 Utilimaster Aeromaster recall: 360-Camera Monitor May Not Display (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Utilimaster will provide new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2026. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 26-04.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Utilimaster Velocity 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V284000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shyft Group |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 5, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 101 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26-04 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record