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Utilimaster Walk-IN Van Recall 22V857: Passenger Jump Seat May Fall Out, Risking Injury

NHTSA campaign 22V857, reported November 18, 2022, 206 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The passenger side jump seat in certain 2023 walk-in vans may be missing a safety clip that keeps its pivot rod from sliding. Without that clip, the jump seat may fall, which raises the risk of injury to people sitting in or near it.

The required retaining clip will be installed at no cost. According to the notice, all affected vehicles were already repaired in November 2022. If you own this vehicle, contact the manufacturer, The Shyft Group, at 1-800-8582-3454, and check your VIN for any open recalls at an authorized dealer.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V857Shyft Group
Component
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Risk
The jump seat may fall without the safety clip, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.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.

Affected vehicles

Utilimaster Walk-IN Van2023