Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V551000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Shyft Group filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-07-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V551000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Vehicles affected
76
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-21
Owners notified
2021-12-23

Defect description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.

Safety risk

Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will mail owner letters on behalf of Shyft Group, and DTNA service facilities will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-17.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
UTILIMASTER Walk-IN VAN2022 2021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.