NHTSA Campaign 26V440000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Issued by Shyft Group · Reported Jul 8, 2026 · 563 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTILIMASTER | VELOCITY | 2016 | 563 |
| UTILIMASTER | VELOCITY | 2019 | 563 |
| UTILIMASTER | VELOCITY | 2021 | 563 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V440000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.