How many recalls does the 2021 Utilimaster Velocity have?

The 2021 Utilimaster Velocity has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2021 Utilimaster Velocity has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

2021 Utilimaster Velocity Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Utilimaster Velocity has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 643 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…

EQUIPMENT 21V448000 2021-06-14 80 affected

Defect

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information placard incorrectly states a seating capacity of one, although the actual seating capacity is two. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110,…

Consequence

Incorrect seating capacity information may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install new placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 21-16.

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 2021 Utilimaster Velocity as of July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.