Vehicle recall 26V440000 · July 8, 2026
2016, 2019, 2021 Utilimaster Velocity
Water may enter an improperly sealed strobe light and cause a short circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V440000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2026
- Filed by
- Shyft Group
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26-06
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 563
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Utilimaster Velocity (2016, 2019, 2021): 2021, 2019, 2016
Has your Utilimaster been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Utilimaster dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.