2018-2023 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck, 2024-2026 Orange Ev E-Triever recall: Missing Door Handle Lock/FMVSS 206
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 20, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2018-2023 T-Series Pure Electric and 2024-2026 e-TRIEVER terminal trucks. The driver's side door handles may be missing a lock. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- The risk
A door that cannot be locked may open unexpectedly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
139 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018-2023 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck, 2024-2026 Orange Ev E-Triever.
- Compared with
Orange EV has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 7 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
14 earlier NHTSA recalls by Orange EV since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 12, 2025 2017-2024 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck, 2023-2025 Orange Ev E-Triever, 2023-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E recall: Hazard Lights May Shut Off/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Sept. 3, 2025 2024-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E recall: Driveshaft May Contact and Damage Brake Chamber (agency record)
- June 27, 2025 2023-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E recall: Incorrect Washer Can Cause Fire (agency record)
- June 2, 2025 2023-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E recall: Inadequate Fuse Protection Can Cause Fire (agency record)
- May 30, 2025 2023-2025 Orange Ev E-Triever, 2023-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E, 2022-2024 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck recall: Upper Steering Shaft Clamp Bolts May be Loose (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
OEV field service will replace the door handles, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. OEV's number for this recall is 2026-SRC-01.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Orange Ev E-Triever 2024-2026
- Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck 2018-2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V102000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Orange EV |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 139 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 2026-SRC-01 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record