NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Blue ARC BA4L-800 Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Blue ARC BA4L-800 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2025 Blue ARC BA4L-800. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue ARC dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Blue ARC BA4L-800. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Gearbox May Bind and Cause Loss of Steering
NHTSA #26V088000 · Steering — Gear Box — Mounting Bracket · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 2026 · Shyft Group
Potentially affected: 149 vehicles
Repair completion: 81.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 26-01 · Owners notified February 23, 2026 · Vehicles built through April 18, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Binding in the gearbox can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Parking Brake May Not Engage
NHTSA #25V447000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported July 2, 2025 · Shyft Group
Potentially affected: 150 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25-17 · Vehicles built through April 18, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
NHTSA #25V206000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported April 3, 2025 · Shyft Group
Potentially affected: 23 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25-08 · Owners notified April 17, 2025 · Vehicles built January 27, 2025 – February 25, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles equipped with Aries LFP battery packs. The battery pack may be improperly sealed and allow liquid to enter the battery.
Safety consequence
Liquid intrusion into a battery pack can cause a loss of electrical isolation or short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire or shock hazard.
Manufacturer remedy
Shyft will work with Our Next Energy to inspect and repair, or replace the battery packs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 25-08.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Headlights Can Be Incorrectly Adjusted/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #25V142000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported March 5, 2025 · Shyft Group
Potentially affected: 14 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25-06 · Owners notified March 14, 2025
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can create a glare, or reduce visibility for the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Other Blue ARC BA4L-800 model years
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