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Utilimaster recall — Exterior Lighting
NHTSA · July 8, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V440000 (Utilimaster), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 563.
- Component: Exterior Lighting.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Shyft Group
- Source ID
- 26V440000
Defect
Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2016, 2019, and 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. Water may enter an improperly sealed strobe light and cause a short circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
Owners are advised to remove the control module for the strobe light. The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 17, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 26-06.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Velocity | 2016 |
| Utilimaster | Velocity | 2019 |
| Utilimaster | Velocity | 2021 |
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