Shyft Group Recalls 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 Vehicles Over Steering Issue
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles due to mounting fasteners that may loosen, causing the steering gearbox to bind and potentially leading to a loss of steering.
What Happened
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles because the mounting fasteners may loosen or detach, causing the steering gearbox to bind.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 2024 and 2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles. A total of 298 units are potentially affected. The official NHTSA campaign number is 26V088000. No specific model numbers beyond BA4L-800 or UPCs were provided.
What You Should Do
Owners should contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806 to have the steering gearbox mounting bolts and washers replaced free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 23, 2026, and Shyft's recall number is 26-01.
Why This Matters
The binding in the gearbox can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash and posing a serious safety hazard.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V088000.
Source: NHTSA Official Notice