2023-2025 Orange Ev E-Triever, 2023-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E, 2022-2023 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck recall: Training Seat May Fail/FMVSS 207, 210
Report received by NHTSA: March 16, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2022-2023 T-Series Pure Electric Terminal Trucks, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and 2023-2026 HUSK-e terminal trucks. The optional foldaway training seat may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- The risk
A seat that fails may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing risk of injury.
- Who's affected
462 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2025 Orange Ev E-Triever, 2023-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E, 2022-2023 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck.
- 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
15 earlier NHTSA recalls by Orange EV since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 20, 2026 2018-2023 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck, 2024-2026 Orange Ev E-Triever recall: Missing Door Handle Lock/FMVSS 206
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Owners are advised to limit the use of the the training seat until repairs have been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by April 24, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. OEV's number for this recall is 2026-SRC-02.
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 2023-2025
- Orange Ev Husk-E 2023-2025
- Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck 2022-2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V153000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Orange EV |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 16, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 462 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 2026-SRC-02 |
| “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