United StatesCertain 2016, 2019, and 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles (563 units) are recalled because water may enter an improperly sealed strobe light and cause a short circuit. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to remove the control module for the strobe light while Shyft develops a remedy; interim notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026, and another notice will be sent once the remedy is available; contact Shyft at 1-800-237-7806 (recall 26-06).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V440000; Manufacturer campaign 26-06
The hazard
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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