NHTSA Recall 20V641000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Shyft Group reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 323 vehicles. It affects 2021 Utilimaster Aeromaster.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V641000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20-10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | October 16, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 16, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles built on Ford E-450 chassis. The body mount bracket may chafe the brake lines, eventually rubbing through the brake lines.
Safety risk
If the bracket rubs through the brake lines, braking ability may be negatively affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Shyft Group has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line and body mount brackets for adequate clearance, depending on the revision level of body mount bracket installed on the vehicle, a new bracket may need to be installed, free of charge. Any damaged brake lines would be replaced. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 20-10.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V641000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster Aeromaster | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.