2023 Utilimaster Upfit Recall: Battery cable connections for the electrical harness may be connected…
NHTSA campaign 23V542000 · Electrical System · filed Aug 2, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Utilimaster Upfit vehicles. The battery cable connections for the electrical harness may be connected incorrectly, causing the circuit protection on the cables to be ineffective.
The risk
Without circuit protection, a short circuit on the negative cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Service centers will install the cables and wires correctly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 23-02.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Upfit | 2023 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V542000 (manufacturer number 23-02). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.