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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V088000·Announced 2026-02-17

Blue Arc BA4L-800 Recalled for Steering Gearbox Mounting Defect

Shyft Group is recalling 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles because steering gearbox mounting fasteners may loosen, causing the gearbox to bind and increasing crash risk.

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 (steering gearbox mounting) that can cause a loss of steering, which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the mounting fasteners for the steering gearbox may loosen or detach. This issue can cause the steering gearbox to bind.

Binding in the gearbox can result in a loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Shyft will replace the steering gearbox mounting bolts and washers free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 23, 2026. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 26-01.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE ARC BA4L-800
Brand
BLUE ARC
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
149

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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