Vehicle recall 21V551000 · July 21, 2021
2021-2022 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van
The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V551000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 2021
- Filed by
- Shyft Group
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21-17
- Owner notification
- December 23, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 76
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utilimaster Walk-IN Van (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
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