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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V754000·Announced 2022-10-07

Shyft Group Recalls 2022 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans for Transmission Cable Fire Risk

Shyft Group is recalling 451 2022 Utilimaster Walk-In vans because the transmission shifter cable may contact the exhaust manifold, posing fire and crash risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission cable) that poses a risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4) due to significant injury/property-damage potential.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. The recall involves 451 vehicles. The defect involves the transmission shifter cable, which may contact the exhaust manifold. This contact can cause the outer coating of the cable to melt and damage the cable.

A melted outer coating may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a damaged cable may prevent the transmission from shifting, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Shyft Group will reroute and secure the transmission shifter cable free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 7, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-11. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER WALK-IN VAN
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
451

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • WALK-IN VAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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