Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Vehicles affected
- 34
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-03-09
- Owners notified
- 2021-03-26
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer 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.