Model year record

2021 UTILIMASTER Walk-IN VAN

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V417000

Seats: front assembly: head restraint

Component
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Vehicles affected
5,551
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-13
Owners notified
2022-06-22

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An incorrectly positioned headrest can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V572000

Structure: body: bumpers

Component
Structure: body: bumpers
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Vehicles affected
4,885
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-27
Owners notified
2021-10-15

Defect description

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2021 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans. The fasteners that attach the shock mount bracket to the underside of the vehicle frame may fail, possibly resulting in a broken shock mount bracket and bumper detachment.

Safety risk

The bumper could fall off when it is utilized by a person as a step, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Shyft Group will replace the fasteners that attach the shock mount bracket to the underside of the vehicle frame, install a spacer, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the shock mount bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 6, 2021. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-19.

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.