01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 Blue Arc BA4L-800 recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V088000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- February 17, 2026
- Potential units
- 149campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles. The mounting fasteners may loosen or detach, causing the steering gearbox to bind.
Why it matters: Binding in the gearbox can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Shyft will replace the steering gearbox mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2026. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 26-01.
Owner notification: February 23, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
NHTSA 25V447000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- July 2, 2025
- Potential units
- 150campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Blue ARC BA4L-800 vehicles. The spacer for the brake caliper may be too big, resulting in an increased air gap.
Why it matters: A brake caliper with an increased air gap may prevent the parking brake from properly engaging, allowing the vehicle to rollaway and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Shyft will replace the brake calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 25-17.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
NHTSA 25V142000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- March 5, 2025
- Potential units
- 14campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles. The headlight horizontal adjustment stud is missing a cover, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".
Why it matters: Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can create a glare, or reduce visibility for the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a cover over the horizontal adjustment studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Blu Arc customer service at 800-237-7806, or email [email protected].
Owner notification: March 14, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Shyft Group
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