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NHTSA campaign 26V440000

Strobe Light May Short Circuit

Shyft Group

Potential units
563
Report received
Jul 8, 2026
Manufacturer ID
26-06

Recall summary

What is being 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.

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

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.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2021 Utilimaster Velocity01/02/2025 - 06/11/2026
Vehicle2016 Utilimaster Velocity06/16/2025 - 05/12/2026
Vehicle2019 Utilimaster Velocity04/04/2025 - 10/16/2025

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files