Utilimaster recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Utilimaster Walk-In Van 2021–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V551000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Shyft Group
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 21, 2021
- Owners notified
- Dec 23, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 76
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 21-17
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Utilimaster recall: Seats Nov 18, 2022
- Utilimaster recall: Structure Nov 18, 2022
- Utilimaster recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 10, 2022
- Utilimaster recall: Power train Oct 7, 2022
- Utilimaster recall: Seats Jun 13, 2022
- Utilimaster recall: Equipment May 16, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.