2019 Utilimaster Velocity Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2019 Utilimaster Velocity has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,418 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 20, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 26V440000 2026-07-08 563 affected
Defect

Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2016, 2019, and 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. Water may enter an improperly sealed strobe light and cause a short circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to remove the control module for the strobe light. The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Shyft customer…

VISIBILITY 19V104000 2019-02-18 5,855 affected
Defect

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Fleet Services Truck Body and Velocity vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with ASA Electronics monitors for displaying the backup camera images, model number VOM74MMx. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which…

Consequence

If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay harness with a capacitor, free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19002.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Utilimaster Velocity as of July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.