2021–2022 Utilimaster Walk-In Van Seats Recall 22V417000 (Utilimaster 22-02)

NHTSA recall 22V417000 (Utilimaster recall 22-02) covers about 5,551 2021–2022 Utilimaster Walk-In Van vehicles (seats), filed with NHTSA Jun 13, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V417000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

5,551

vehicles affected (potential)

2021–2022

model years

Jun 13, 2022

filed with NHTSA

None

NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Seats (front assembly, head restraint)

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."

The risk

An incorrectly positioned headrest can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Jun 22, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Utilimaster recall number 22-02

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V417000 as 22-02. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22-02 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

Vehicle	Model years	More
Utilimaster Walk-In Van	2021–2022	—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA: Jun 13, 2022
Owner notification: Jun 22, 2022
Recall initiated by: the manufacturer
Filed by: Shyft Group
Safety standard (FMVSS): 202

Check your VIN for 22V417000

Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
If 22V417000 is open, call any Utilimaster dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V417000 or 22-02). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V417000?

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V417000?

NHTSA's record for 22V417000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An incorrectly positioned headrest can increase the risk of injury during a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V417000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Utilimaster dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V417000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Shyft Group will install spacers, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 22, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Utilimaster recall number for 22V417000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22-02. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22-02) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V417000.

Sources and method

NHTSA recall record for 22V417000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
"Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.