Campaign 21V-148

Flexible exhaust tube may tear, releasing hot exhaust gases into the generator compartment

Defect 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.

Consequence

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V148000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about engine and cooling on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-148
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Utilimaster	Mobile Maintenance Truck	2017 to 2019	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.