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Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Truck Recall 21V148: Exhaust tube can tear, leaking hot gas and raising fire risk

NHTSA campaign 21V148, reported March 9, 2021, 34 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A flexible exhaust tube on certain generator-equipped trucks may tear, releasing hot exhaust gases into the generator compartment.

An exhaust gas leak in the generator compartment can increase the risk of a fire. If you own one of these vehicles, contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the exhaust tube free of charge. Check your VIN for open recalls in the meantime.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V148Shyft Group
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Problem
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2019 Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Trucks equipped with a generator set. The flexible exhaust tube may tear, releasing hot exhaust gases into the generator compartment.
Risk
An exhaust gas leak in the generator compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust tube, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-04.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Truck201720182019