The defect
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.
The risk
Damaged brake lines may leak, causing a loss of brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster Walk-IN Van | 2022 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster Walk-IN Van | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2022
44 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Shyft Group filed 49 campaigns in all.
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| 22V786000 19 Oct 2022 | Kalmar Solutions, LLC |
| 22V753000 7 Oct 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V707000 21 Sept 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V704000 20 Sept 2022 | Ducati North America |
| 22V687000 14 Sept 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022