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2022 Utilimaster Walk-IN van
The 2022 Utilimaster Walk-IN van appears in 5 NHTSA recall campaigns (engine and engine cooling, power train and seats) and in 0 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
- 22V833000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTORReported 10 Nov 2022 · 34 units
Defect, as filed: Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2022 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. The catalytic converter theft deterrent cover may contact and damage the hydraulic brake lines.
Consequence: Damaged brake lines may leak, causing a loss of brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-15.
Filed by Shyft Group (manufacturer campaign 22-15); components: engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
Defect, as filed: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. The transmission shifter cable may contact the exhaust manifold, causing the outer coating to melt and damaging the cable.
Consequence: A melted outer coating may increase the risk of a fire. A damaged cable may prevent the transmission from shifting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Shyft Group (manufacturer campaign 22-11).
Defect, as filed: Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans. The headrest portion of the passenger-side jump seat may have been installed in an incorrect position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence: An incorrectly positioned headrest can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will install spacers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-02.
Filed by Shyft Group (manufacturer campaign 22-02).
Defect, as filed: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022 Utilimaster Walk-in vans. The tire size and tire pressures on the tire placard and certification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: Incorrect tire information may result in improperly inflated tires and overloading of the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Shyft Group will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-01.
Filed by Shyft Group (manufacturer campaign 22-01).
Defect, as filed: Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Consequence: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will mail owner letters on behalf of Shyft Group, and DTNA service facilities will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-17.
Filed by Shyft Group (manufacturer campaign 21-17).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Utilimaster Walk-IN van model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 284 |
| 1987 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 284 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | 985 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | 985 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | 985 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | 3,895 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | 3,895 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | 3,895 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | 3,895 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 | 4,038 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 | 11,028 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 | 13,057 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | 9,925 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | 25,687 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 | 22,957 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | 23,515 |
| 2002 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,194 |
| 2003 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,194 |
| 2004 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,194 |
| 2005 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,194 |
| 2006 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,194 |
| 2007 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,194 |
| 2008 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,194 |
| 2009 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,194 |
| 2010 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,194 |
| 2011 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,194 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 10,841 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 10,632 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 11,325 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 11,228 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 8,069 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 7,918 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 7,728 |
| 2019 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 4,534 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 4,965 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 10,512 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 7,938 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 359 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Utilimaster Walk-IN van model years · Utilimaster: 7 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2022 Utilimaster Walk-IN van have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 22V833000, was reported to NHTSA on 10 Nov 2022 and concerns engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor. Across all model years the Utilimaster Walk-IN van line has 25 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2022 Utilimaster Walk-IN van?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2022 Utilimaster Walk-IN van complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.