UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN 2022: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V417000

Make Model Year
UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-06-22 2022-06-13 2022-06-14

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22-02

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5551

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 202

Summary

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."

Consequence

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

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.

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.