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Blue ARC recall 26-01

Blue ARC calls it 26-01. NHTSA filed it as campaign 26V088000 on Feb 17, 2026: steering on the 2024–2025 Blue ARC BA4L-800, 149 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
26V0880002024–2025 Blue ARC BA4L-800SteeringFeb 17, 2026149high
Problem 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. Risk Binding in the gearbox can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 26V088000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 26-01 is the number Blue ARC assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 26V088000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 26-01 the same recall as 26V088000?

Yes. 26-01 is Blue ARC’s own number for it; 26V088000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 26-01 cover?

2024–2025 Blue ARC BA4L-800, 149 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 26-01 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.