March 9, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V148000
Flexible Exhaust Tube May Tear
An exhaust gas leak in the generator compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V148
Manufacturer Shyft Group
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 34
Summary
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.
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.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| UTILIMASTER | MOBILE MAINTENANCE TRUCK | 2017-2019 |
6 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2
RCLQRT-21V148-2179.PDF 211.212KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
RCLQRT-21V148-7121.PDF 211.212KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V148-2575.pdf 645.126KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V148-9600.PDF 213.586KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21V148-0871.PDF 211.289KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V148-0668.PDF 211.405KB
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