Recall 22V857000: 2023 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van

The 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.

The risk

The jump seat may fall without the safety clip, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

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.