Utilimaster · United States · Crit
Utilimaster Velocity: Exterior lighting
Affects Utilimaster Velocity · 2016–2021 — about 563 vehicles.
The hazard
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational