Recall 26V265 covers 21 2022 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles with incorrect GVWR labels. Repair will be free at any franchised Utilimaster dealer once available.
Utilimaster is recalling 21 2022 Aeromaster vehicles because the certification label lists the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The wrong rating can lead an owner or fleet manager to overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk; the Utilimaster dealer remedy will be free once the company makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2022 Utilimaster Aeromaster is the permanent information label that identifies key vehicle limits, including the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. GVWR is the maximum loaded weight the vehicle is rated to carry, including the vehicle, occupants, cargo, equipment, and fluids. Owners, fleet managers, inspectors, and service shops use that label to confirm the vehicle is being loaded within its rated limit.
On these Aeromaster vehicles, the GVWR printed on the certification label is incorrect. Utilimaster traced the issue to an error when GVWR information was transferred into its internal production data system after the incomplete vehicle was received. The vehicle itself is not described as having a broken mechanical part; the problem is that the label gives the wrong rated weight information.
There is no dashboard light, sound, smell, or handling change that tells an owner the label is wrong. The warning sign is the label itself, which needs to be replaced with a corrected certification label.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on May 14, 2026.
| 2022 Utilimaster Aeromaster | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 21 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 21 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
The incorrect GVWR label can lead an owner or operator to overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk. There is no warning tied to this label error, so confirm your VIN and avoid loading the vehicle beyond its rated weight until the new label is installed. Repair will be free at any franchised Utilimaster dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Utilimaster Aeromaster is included in this recall.
- Watch for Utilimaster's owner letter with label-installation instructions before scheduling the repair.
- Contact a franchised Utilimaster dealer after the letter arrives to get the free certification-label update that corrects the GVWR shown on the vehicle.
- Use the current certification label with caution until the new label is installed; avoid loading the vehicle near its listed GVWR.
- Call Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-237-7806 with questions and reference recall number 26V265 when you call.
What happens at the repair
When the label remedy is available, a Utilimaster technician will install new certification labels with the corrected GVWR information. The label replacement will be free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. Owner letters were expected to be mailed May 14, 2026. Shyft uses its general reimbursement plan on file, so keep paperwork for any related label work already paid before the recall notice and ask customer service how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 24, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 14, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V265?
Recall 26V265 covers 21 2022 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles with a certification label that can list the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Using the wrong GVWR can lead to unintentional overloading and increase crash risk. Shyft will install new labels for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Utilimaster Aeromaster is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V265. If it is, contact a franchised Utilimaster service location or Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806 and reference Shyft recall 26-03. The label replacement is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Shyft's remedy says the new certification labels will be installed free of charge. Ask the service desk to confirm parts and scheduling for recall 26V265.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is unintentional overloading. If an owner relies on an incorrect GVWR from the certification label, the vehicle can be loaded beyond its proper rating, increasing crash risk. Until the label is replaced, use care with cargo weight and confirm your VIN status.
When will owners be notified?
Owner notification letters were scheduled for May 14, 2026. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, do not rely on mail alone. Check your VIN, then contact Utilimaster service or Shyft customer service with recall number 26V265.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V265000 |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster customer service | 1-800-237-7806 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V265 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V265000 |
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →