NHTSA recall 22V417000
Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Utilimaster Walk-In Van
Reported Jun 13, 20225,551 vehicles affectedShyft GroupMaker’s number 22-02
The defect
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."
The risk
An incorrectly positioned headrest can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The 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.