The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V452000·Announced 2025-07-07

Shyft Recalls Utilimaster Truck Bodies Due to Signal Converter Failure

Shyft Group is recalling 2015-2025 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles because a signal converter failure can cause brake lights and turn signals to stop working.

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 (inoperative safety lights) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2015-2025 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the signal converter may fail, which can cause the brake lights and turn signals to become inoperative.

Inoperative turn signals and brake lights can fail to alert other road users to the driver's intentions to turn or stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Shyft will inspect and repair the signal converter connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 25-16.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER TRUCK BODY
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Truck Body
Hazard
Affected units
2,785

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)

  • TRUCK BODY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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