# Shyft Group: Strobe Light May Short Circuit (26V440000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shyft Group |
| Subject | Strobe Light May Short Circuit |
| NHTSA ID | 26V440000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26-06 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Units potentially affected | 563 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. |
| 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 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. |

## Why this score
- 563 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V440000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.