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NHTSA Recall 25V206000: Traction battery (electrical system)

Shyft Group reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 2025 Blue Arc BA4L-800.

23
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (April 17)
NHTSA campaign25V206000
Manufacturer campaign25-08
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY
Report receivedApril 3, 2025
Owner notificationApril 17, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V206000

Make and modelModel years
Blue Arc BA4L-8002025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.