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Blue ARC BA4L-800 Recall 25V206: Battery May Let Liquid In, Risking Fire or Shock

NHTSA campaign 25V206, reported April 3, 2025, 23 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles with Aries LFP battery packs may have battery packs that are improperly sealed. If liquid enters the battery, it can cause a loss of electrical isolation or a short circuit, which raises the risk of a fire or an electric shock.

Owners will have the battery pack inspected and repaired, or replaced if needed, free of charge. The work is being coordinated by Shyft with Our Next Energy. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2025. To learn more, contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V206Shyft Group
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain Blue Arc BA4L-800 vehicles equipped with Aries LFP battery packs. The battery pack may be improperly sealed and allow liquid to enter the battery.
Risk
Liquid intrusion into a battery pack can cause a loss of electrical isolation or short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire or shock hazard.
Remedy
Shyft will work with Our Next Energy to inspect and repair, or replace the battery packs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group's number for this recall is 25-08.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Blue ARC BA4L-8002025