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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2019 UTILIMASTER VELOCITYManufacturer campaign: 26-06Part: 16519300 2021 UTILIMASTER VELOCITY2016 UTILIMASTER VELOCITYVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Official 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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2019 UTILIMASTER VELOCITY
- Brand or manufacturer
- UTILIMASTER
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V440000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety