Utilimaster WALK-IN VAN (2021-2022): Steering
Recall 21V551000 · Jul 21, 2021 · Shyft Group
76
vehicles affected
76
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V551000
- Date
- Jul 21, 2021
- Maker
- Shyft Group
- Units affected
- 76
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 2021-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Walk-IN Van | 2021-2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V551000?
1 model: Utilimaster Walk-IN Van (2021-2022), about 76 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V551000?
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.
What can happen?
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.