2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 recall: Gearbox May Bind and Cause Loss of Steering
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 17, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Binding in the gearbox can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
149 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800.
- Compared with
Shyft Group has 6 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 10 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
75 earlier NHTSA recalls by Shyft Group since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 7, 2025 2015-2025 Utilimaster Truck Body recall: Turn Signals and Brake Lights May Fail (agency record)
- July 2, 2025 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 recall: Parking Brake May Not Engage (agency record)
- June 19, 2025 2024-2025 Utilimaster Aeromaster recall: 360-Camera Monitor May Not Display (agency record)
- May 22, 2025 2022-2024 Utilimaster Velocity recall: Missing Tire Placard/FMVSS 110 (agency record)
- May 7, 2025 2025 Utilimaster Aeromaster recall: Rear Seat Belts Not Installed/FMVSS 208 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Blue Arc BA4L-800 2024-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V088000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shyft Group |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 17, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 149 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26-01 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record