Seats: critical fastenersRecall 22V-857 · 2023 Utilimaster Walk-in Van
Shyft Group recall 22V-857 covers 206 2023 Utilimaster Walk-in Van for a seats: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2022.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V857000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Utilimaster Walk-in vans. The passenger side jump seat may be missing a safety clip that prevents the pivot rod from sliding.
The risk
The jump seat may fall without the safety clip, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
The required retaining clip will be installed, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired in November 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-8582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-16.
Please be reminded of the following requirements:You are required to submit a draft owner notification letter to this office no less than five days prior to mailing it to the customers.Also, copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner).As stated in Part 573.7, submission of the first of eight consecutive quarterly status reports is required within one month after the close of the calendar quarter in which notification to purchasers occurs.Therefore, the first quarterly report will be due on, or before, 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.