NHTSA vehicle safety data

2019 Utilimaster Velocity Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2019 Utilimaster Velocity has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Utilimaster dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Utilimaster Velocity. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #26V440000

Reported July 8, 2026 · Shyft Group

Potentially affected: 563 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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 were mailed July 17, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 26-06.

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

NHTSA #19V104000

Reported February 18, 2019 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 5,855 vehicles

Defect description

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 may cause the camera image to be reversed.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Other Utilimaster Velocity model years

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