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NHTSA Recall 21V148000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)

Shyft Group reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34 vehicles. It affects 2017–2019 Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Truck.

34
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (March 26)
NHTSA campaign21V148000
Manufacturer campaign21-04
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM
Report receivedMarch 9, 2021
Owner notificationMarch 26, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2019 Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Trucks equipped with a generator set. The flexible exhaust tube may tear, releasing hot exhaust gases into the generator compartment.

Safety risk

An exhaust gas leak in the generator compartment can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Shyft Group will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust tube, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-04.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V148000

Make and modelModel years
Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Truck2017, 2018, 2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.