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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V833000·Announced 2022-11-10

Shyft Group Recalls 2022 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans Due to Brake Line Risk

Shyft Group is recalling 2022 Utilimaster Walk-In vans because the catalytic converter cover may damage brake lines, increasing crash risk.

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 (brake line damage) that can lead to loss of brakes and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. The recall addresses a defect where the catalytic converter theft deterrent cover may contact and damage the hydraulic brake lines.

Damaged brake lines may leak, causing a loss of brakes and increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Shyft Group will modify the cover to provide proper clearance and replace damaged brake lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in November 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806 or 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
34

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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