Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- Component
- Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Vehicles affected
- 80
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-10-12
- Owners notified
- 2020-10-26
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
The throttle pedal stuck in the open position could increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.