Vehicle recall 21V148000 · March 9, 2021
2017-2019 Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Truck
The flexible exhaust tube may tear, releasing hot exhaust gases into the generator compartment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V148000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 9, 2021
- Filed by
- Shyft Group
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21-04
- Owner notification
- March 26, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 34
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Truck (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
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