The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V447000·Announced 2025-07-02

Blue ARC BA4L-800 Recalled for Parking Brake Defect

Shyft Group is recalling 2024-2025 Blue ARC BA4L-800 vehicles because a brake caliper spacer may be too big, preventing the parking brake from engaging properly.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake failure) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2024-2025 Blue ARC BA4L-800 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 150 vehicles where the spacer for the brake caliper may be too big, resulting in an increased air gap.

A brake caliper with an increased air gap may prevent the parking brake from properly engaging. This defect allows the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Shyft will replace the brake calipers free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in July 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 25-17.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE ARC BA4L-800
Brand
BLUE ARC
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
150

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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