Recall 26V440000 scope

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Recall 26V440000

Strobe Light May Short Circuit • EXTERIOR LIGHTING • reported Jul 8, 2026 • • 563 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign: 26V440000
Mfr Recall #: 26-06
Recall Type: Vehicle
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Make: UTILIMASTER
Model Years: 2016–2021
Affected Units: 563
Country: US
Data As Of: Jul 18, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2016, 2019, and 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to remove the control module for the strobe light.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Component Frequency

Exterior Lighting cited in 4.7% of recent recalls

141 of 3,014 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Exterior Lighting-class component.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Defect 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.

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 are expected to be 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.

Key Dates

Report Date

Jul 8, 2026

Owner Notification

Unknown

Remedy Available

Unknown

Affected Vehicles

3 vehicles under this recall

Make	Model	Year	VIN Lookup
UTILIMASTER	VELOCITY	2021	Check VINs
UTILIMASTER	VELOCITY	2019	Check VINs
UTILIMASTER	VELOCITY	2016	Check VINs

Official Sources & Documents

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NHT Go to Recall

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching UTILIMASTER from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign	Report Date	Manufacturer	Component	Units
26V284000	May 5, 2026	—	EQUIPMENT	101
26V265000	Apr 24, 2026	—	EQUIPMENT	21
25V452000	Jul 7, 2025	—	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2,785
25V405000	Jun 19, 2025	—	BACK OVER PREVENTION	871
25V335000	May 22, 2025	—	EQUIPMENT	1,977
25V296000	May 7, 2025	—	SEAT BELTS	6
25V268000	Apr 22, 2025	—	SEATS	163
25V152000	Mar 12, 2025	—	SEATS	605
23V542000	Aug 2, 2023	MOUNTAIN RIDGE TRAILERS	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES	560

How to Act on This Recall

Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.

How to verify your vehicle is affected

Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 26V440000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 26V440000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾

Recall 26V440000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.

Is this recall under remedy yet? ▾

Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.

How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected? ▾

Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.

Who pays for the recall remedy? ▾

The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.

What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue? ▾

Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.

How do I check the recall status by VIN? ▾

Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.

What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle? ▾

You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.

Where can I see all recalls for UTILIMASTER VELOCITY 2016? ▾

Browse all UTILIMASTER recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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