Recall 22V857 covers 206 2023 Utilimaster Walk-In Van vehicles with a missing jump-seat safety clip. Repair was completed free in November 2022.
Utilimaster is recalling 206 2023 Walk-In Van vehicles because the passenger side jump seat is missing a safety clip that keeps the pivot rod in place. Without that clip, the jump seat can fall and increase the risk of injury; Utilimaster dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger side jump seat in a 2023 Utilimaster Walk-In Van is the foldaway seat mounted for an occupant beside the driver area. It pivots on a metal rod, and a small retaining clip at the end of that rod keeps the rod from sliding out of position while the seat is used.
On affected vans, that safety clip is missing from one end of the pivot rod. Without the clip, the rod is not held the way it was designed to be held. If the rod slides far enough, the seat loses its support at that pivot point and the jump seat can collapse.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver is not expected to hear a noise, see a light, or feel a clear change before the seat gives way.
Who's affected?
| 2023 Utilimaster Walk-In Van | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 206 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2023 Utilimaster Walk-In Van is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the retaining clip is missing, the jump seat is not properly secured. The safety risk is that the seat falls and injures an occupant. There is no warning sign before the seat drops, so keep passengers off that jump seat until the clip is confirmed installed. Repair is free at any franchised Utilimaster dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Utilimaster Walk-In Van is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Utilimaster dealer to confirm the free passenger-side jump-seat retaining-clip repair is complete.
- Reference recall number 22V857 when you call, and ask whether the completed repair is already shown for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice or service records to the dealer so the service desk can match the VIN and repair history.
- Keep passengers out of the jump seat until Utilimaster confirms the retaining clip is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Utilimaster technician installs the required retaining clip for the passenger side jump seat pivot rod. The clip keeps the rod from sliding, and the recall repair is free of charge. Shyft Group's filing says all affected vehicles were repaired in November 2022. If your VIN still shows this campaign open, ask the service desk to confirm the clip installation. A general reimbursement plan is on file for owners who already paid for this same repair, so bring repair paperwork if that applies to you.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 18, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 16, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 16, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 16, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 7, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V857?
Recall 22V857 covers 206 2023 Utilimaster Walk-In Van vehicles with a passenger-side jump seat that lacks the safety clip that keeps the pivot rod in place. Without that clip, the jump seat can fall and increase injury risk.
What should I do if my 2023 Utilimaster Walk-In Van is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your Walk-In Van is included in recall 22V857. If it is, ask a Utilimaster service contact to verify that the retaining clip was installed. Shyft Group says all affected vehicles were repaired in November 2022.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Shyft Group's remedy says the required retaining clip is installed free of charge. Keep the repair record with the vehicle.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the passenger-side jump seat can fall if the retaining clip is missing. Recall 22V857 ties that failure to an increased risk of injury, so the important step is confirming by VIN that the clip repair was completed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V857000 |
|---|---|
| Utilimaster customer service | 517-543-6400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V857 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V857000 |
Source documents
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 →