Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 21V-148 · 2017–2019 Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Truck
Shyft Group recall 21V-148 covers 34 2017–2019 Utilimaster Mobile Maintenance Truck for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 9% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An exhaust gas leak in the generator compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
9%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.