2019 Utilimaster Truck Body recalls and problems
The 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Utilimaster dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2019 Utilimaster Truck Body recalls
Recall 25V-452: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System
Problem: Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2015-2025 Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles. The signal converter may fail, which can cause the brake lights and turn signals to become inoperative.
Risk: Inoperative turn signals and brake lights can fail to alert other road users to the driver's intentions to turn or stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Shyft will inspect and repair the signal converter connecters as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 25-16.
Recall 22V-658: Structure
Problem: Shyft Group (Shyft Group) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Utilimaster Work Trucks. The welds may be missing or cracked on certain areas of the truck's body mount frame.
Risk: Missing or cracked welds may cause the cargo body to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for missing welds, and repair if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group's customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 22-08.
Recall 19V-304: Engine, Electrical System
Problem: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Fleet Services/Utilimaster Truck Body vehicles built on a Peterbilt chassis. Due to undersized wires, the connector between the cab power harness and the power distribution center (PDC) harness may overheat and melt, possibly resulting in an engine shutdown.
Risk: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Spartan will notify owners, directing them to contact a Peterbilt dealer to have the main power wire to the PDC replaced with a wire of the correct gauge, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19009.
Recall 19V-104: Visibility
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Utilimaster Truck Body: 25V-452 (exterior lighting, electrical system), 22V-658 (structure), 19V-304 (engine, electrical system), 19V-104 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Utilimaster recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Utilimaster dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.