The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V856000·Announced 2022-11-18

Shyft Group Recalls 2023 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans for Bumper Nut Issue

Shyft Group is recalling 2023 Utilimaster Walk-In vans because a retaining nut may loosen, allowing the bumper to detach and creating a road hazard.

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 (bumper detachment) that creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. The recall involves 153 vehicles where the retaining nut that holds the shock mount together may have been improperly installed. This defect can cause the nut to loosen over time.

A loose retaining nut may allow the bumper to detach from the vehicle. If the bumper detaches, it becomes a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

The remedy for this issue is currently under development, and the manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-858-2345 for more information. 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 — Van
Hazard
Affected units
153

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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