Recall 22V658 affects 2,139 2018-2019 Utilimaster Truck Body work trucks for missing or cracked frame welds. Repair is free at any franchised Utilimaster dealer.
Utilimaster is recalling 2,139 2018-2019 Truck Body vehicles because welds on areas of the body mount frame are missing or cracked. If the cargo body shifts, crash risk rises; Utilimaster dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The body mount frame on 2018-2019 Utilimaster Truck Body work trucks ties the work body to the chassis underneath it. Its welds hold frame members and subfloor supports in place so the body stays aligned while the truck carries load, turns, and moves over rough pavement.
On affected trucks, welds on certain areas of the body mount frame are missing or cracked. Shyft traced the recall population to work truck bodies built at a specific plant, but the filing lists the root cause as pending. If those welds fail, body structure or subfloor support can move out of position, including into the space near the chassis frame and rear drive axle.
What an owner notices starts with inspection. A technician can find missing or cracked welds during periodic maintenance, but the welds can also crack without warning. Watch for a visible body shift, loose underbody structure, or new movement from the truck body, and have the frame inspected before the truck stays in service.
Who's affected?
The listed model years involve the same body or structural component.
| 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2018 Utilimaster Truck Body | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 2,139 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing or cracked welds can let the cargo body shift and increase crash risk. A missing or cracked weld can be found during maintenance, but the welds can also crack without warning. Schedule the inspection soon and drive cautiously until the dealer checks it. Repair is free at any franchised Utilimaster dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Utilimaster Truck Body is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Utilimaster dealer to schedule the free frame-weld inspection and repair that keeps the cargo body secured to the body mount frame.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V658 (Utilimaster recall 22-08) when you call.
- Call Utilimaster customer service at 1-800-237-7806 with questions about scheduling or recall coverage.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop using the truck if the cargo body shifts or the frame looks damaged.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Utilimaster technician inspects the truck body mount frame for missing or cracked welds. If welds are missing or cracked, the dealer repairs those areas. The inspection and repair are free under recall 22V658. Utilimaster has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related body mount frame weld repair, ask the service desk or Shyft Group customer service about submitting documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 31, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 9, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 9, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 10, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V658?
Recall 22V658 covers 2,139 2018-2019 Utilimaster Truck Body work trucks with body-mount-frame welds that are missing or cracked. Those weld defects can let the cargo body shift, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the welds and repair them for free if needed.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Utilimaster Truck Body is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific work truck is included in recall 22V658. If it is, contact a franchised Utilimaster dealer or Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-237-7806 to schedule the body-mount-frame weld inspection. The inspection and any needed repair are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 22V658, dealers will inspect the truck body mount frame for missing welds and repair the welds for free if the inspection finds the defect.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is cargo-body movement from missing or cracked body-mount-frame welds. If the cargo body shifts while the truck is being driven, it increases the risk of a crash. The dealer fix is a free inspection and weld repair if needed.
When were owners notified about recall 22V658?
Owner notification letters were mailed on October 10, 2022. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, the VIN check still decides whether your specific 2018-2019 Utilimaster Truck Body is included and eligible for the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V658000 |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster customer service | 1-800-237-7806 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V658 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V658000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →