2021–2022 Utilimaster Walk-in Van: Seats recall
NHTSA campaign 22V417000 · 5,551 units potentially affected · filed Jun 13, 2022
What's wrong
Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans. The headrest portion of the passenger-side jump seat may have been installed in an incorrect position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202, "Head Restraints."
Why it matters
An incorrectly positioned headrest can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Shyft Group will install spacers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-02.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V417000
- Manufacturer no.
- 22-02
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
- Units affected
- 5,551
- Report received
- Jun 13, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jun 22, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Utilimaster Walk-in Van 2021, 2022