Recall 26V088 affects 149 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles for loose steering gearbox fasteners. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Arc dealer.
Blue Arc is recalling 149 2024-2025 BA4L-800 vehicles because steering gearbox mounting fasteners can loosen or detach and make the gearbox bind. Binding in the gearbox can cause loss of steering and increase crash risk, and the Blue Arc dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
On 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 delivery vehicles, the steering gearbox is the assembly that turns steering input into movement at the front wheels. It is held in place by mounting fasteners and flat metric washers, which spread the clamping load so the fasteners stay tight while the vehicle moves and steers.
In this recall, the washer hardness specification is too soft for this job. As the washers deform, the steering gearbox mounting fasteners can loosen or detach. Once the gearbox is no longer held firmly, it can shift enough for the steering gearbox to bind, which interferes with the driver's steering response.
Initial loosening can happen without a warning sign. As the fasteners keep loosening, the driver can notice excessive play in the steering, a delayed steering response, or electrical fault codes related to the steering system on the instrument panel.
Who's affected?
The same steering gear mounting bracket component appears across both listed model years.
| 2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 | steering gear |
|---|---|
| 2024 Blue Arc BA4L-800 | steering gear |
| Units affected | 149 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
Binding in the gearbox can cause a loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash. Fasteners can begin loosening without a warning sign. If steering feels loose, responds late, or shows steering fault codes, stop using the vehicle and call the dealer. 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 steering-gearbox bolt and washer replacement that fixes the loose mounting fasteners.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 26V088 when you call.
- Avoid driving if the steering binds, feels tight, or does not respond normally.
- Call Blue Arc customer service at 1-800-237-7806 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Arc technician replaces the steering gearbox mounting bolts and washers covered by the recall. Parts and labor are free. Repairs already paid for this condition are handled through the existing factory warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the recalled vehicles remain within their factory warranty period. Ask the service desk how that warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork for the steering gearbox fasteners.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| February 17, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 23, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V088?
Recall 26V088 covers 149 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles with steering gearbox mounting fasteners that can loosen or detach. If the gearbox binds, the driver can lose steering, increasing crash risk. Blue Arc will replace the steering gearbox mounting bolts and washers 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 26V088. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Arc dealer or Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806 to schedule replacement of the steering gearbox mounting bolts and washers. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Shyft's remedy says the steering gearbox mounting bolts and washers will be replaced free of charge. Use recall number 26V088 or Shyft recall number 26-01 when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of steering. In NHTSA campaign 26V088, loose or detached mounting fasteners can cause the steering gearbox to bind. That binding can make the driver lose steering control and increase crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free dealer repair.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Owner notification letters were mailed on February 23, 2026. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN anyway. The VIN decides whether your 2024-2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800 is included, and the dealer repair remains free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V088000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Arc customer service | 1-800-237-7806 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V088 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V088000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →