Recall 25V142 affects 14 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles for uncovered headlight adjustment studs. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Arc dealer.
Blue Arc is recalling 14 2024-2025 BA4L-800 vehicles because the headlight horizontal adjustment stud is missing a cover, leaving the headlight beam adjustable side to side. Adjusting that beam can create glare or reduce driver visibility, increasing crash risk, and Blue Arc dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The lower beam headlamp on the 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 is the headlight assembly that projects the normal driving beam onto the road. Its aim is supposed to stay fixed after setup, so the light lands where it helps the driver see without shining into other road users' eyes.
On affected vehicles, the horizontal adjustment stud is missing its cover. That leaves the headlamp able to be adjusted side to side after installation. If the beam is set incorrectly, the lower beam no longer points where the lighting standard expects it to point, and the vehicle does not meet FMVSS 108 for lamps and related equipment.
The main thing an owner or driver would notice is glare from an incorrectly aimed lower beam, especially to traffic facing the vehicle. There is no dashboard warning or separate alert before that happens.
Who's affected?
Both model years list the same lower-beam headlamp assemblies.
| 2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2024 Blue Arc BA4L-800 | Headlights |
| Units affected | 14 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect horizontal headlight aim can glare toward other drivers or reduce what the driver can see, increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign before glare from an incorrect adjustment. Use extra care at night and schedule the recall repair. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Arc dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Arc dealer to schedule the free headlight-adjustment-stud cover repair, which blocks horizontal beam changes that create glare or reduce driver visibility.
- Bring the recall notice Blue Arc mailed, or reference recall number 25V142 when you call.
- Avoid adjusting the headlight horizontal beam until the cover repair is complete.
- Call Blue Arc customer service at 800-237-7806 with questions about scheduling or the free repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Arc technician installs a cover over the horizontal headlight adjustment studs so the headlight beam adjustment is protected from unintended horizontal changes. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, and the dealer repair is available now. If you've already paid out of pocket for this same headlight adjustment cover repair, ask Blue Arc customer service how to submit documentation under its general reimbursement plan. Bring any repair invoices or receipts to the service desk when you arrive.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 5, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| March 10, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 14, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 18, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V142?
Recall 25V142 covers 14 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles with a missing cover on the headlight horizontal adjustment stud. The missing cover allows headlight beam adjustment, which fails Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. Blue Arc dealers will install the cover for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V142. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Arc dealer to schedule the headlight adjustment stud cover installation. Reference recall number 25V142 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 25V142, Blue Arc dealers will install a cover over the horizontal headlight adjustment studs free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is glare or reduced driver visibility from an adjusted horizontal headlight beam. That condition increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer repair so the headlight adjustment studs are covered.
When were owners notified about recall 25V142?
Blue Arc mailed owner notification letters on March 14, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific BA4L-800 is included, then call a franchised Blue Arc dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V142000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Arc customer service | 800-237-7806 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V142 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V142000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →