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SevereNHTSA·25V206000·Announced 2025-04-03

Blue Arc BA4L-800 Recall for Battery Seal Defect

Shyft Group is recalling 2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles because improperly sealed battery packs may allow liquid entry, increasing fire and shock risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (battery seal) that explicitly increases the risk of fire or shock hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles equipped with Aries LFP battery packs. The recall addresses a defect where the battery pack may be improperly sealed, allowing liquid to enter the battery.

Liquid intrusion into the battery pack can cause a loss of electrical isolation or a short circuit. This condition increases the risk of a fire or shock hazard.

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 on April 17, 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 25-08.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE ARC BA4L-800
Brand
BLUE ARC
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
23

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BA4L-800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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