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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Utilimaster Velocity vehicles from model years 2016, 2019, and 2021 have a strobe light that is not properly sealed. Water can get into the strobe and cause an electrical short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire.
The recall remedy is still being developed. In the meantime, the manufacturer advises owners to remove the control module for the strobe light to reduce the risk. Interim notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed on July 17, 2026, and a further notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.
If you own one of these vehicles, contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806 and reference recall number 26-06. Check your VIN for open recalls, and watch for the follow-up notice about the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Utilimaster Velocity | 201620192021 |
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