2016, 2019, 2021 Utilimaster Velocity recall: Strobe Light May Short Circuit
Report received by NHTSA: July 8, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
563 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2016, 2019, 2021 Utilimaster Velocity.
- Compared with
Shyft Group has 6 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 10 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
79 earlier NHTSA recalls by Shyft Group since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 8, 2026 2024-2026 Spartan RV Chassis K2, 2024-2026 Spartan RV Chassis K3, 2025-2027 Spartan RV Chassis K4 and 1 more model recall: Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- May 5, 2026 2025 Utilimaster Velocity recall: Incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity on Label (agency record)
- April 24, 2026 2022 Utilimaster Aeromaster recall: Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label (agency record)
- Feb. 17, 2026 Shyft Group recall: Gearbox May Bind and Cause Loss of Steering (agency record)
- July 7, 2025 Shyft Group recall: Turn Signals and Brake Lights May Fail (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Utilimaster Velocity 2016, 2019, 2021
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V440000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shyft Group |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 8, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 563 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26-06 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record