The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V148000·Announced 2021-03-09

Shyft Group Recalls 2017-2019 Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Trucks

Shyft Group is recalling 2017-2019 Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Trucks equipped with a generator set because a flexible exhaust tube may tear, releasing hot gases and increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk from hot exhaust gases) where no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2019 Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Trucks equipped with a generator set. The recall addresses a defect in the flexible exhaust tube, which may tear and release hot exhaust gases into the generator compartment.

An exhaust gas leak in the generator compartment can increase the risk of a fire. The recall began on March 26, 2021.

Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust tube free of charge. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER MOBILE MAINTENANCE TRUCK
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
34

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MOBILE MAINTENANCE TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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