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NHTSA recall,

Orange EV e-TRIEVER (2023-2024), Orange EV HUSK-e (2024-2026), and 1 more

Frame rails may crack due to improper welding, leading to rail separation and loss of control.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Orange EV is recalling certain 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER, 2020-2023 T-Series Tandem Terminal Truck, and 2024-2026 HUSK-e Tandem Terminal vehicles. The agency stated that improper welding may cause frame rails to crack, leading to rail separation. A detached rail can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 24 vehicles nationwide.

The problem was reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2026. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the frame rails as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the frame rails as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2026. You may contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. Orange EV's number for this recall is 2026-SRC-02.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the frame rails as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. Orange EV's number for this recall is 2026-SRC-02.

Is your Orange EV affected?

3 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • E-TRIEVER, model years 2023 to 2024
  • Husk-E, model years 2024 to 2026
  • T-Series Electric Truck, model years 2020 to 2023

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Orange EV
Component
Vehicle structure defect
Campaign
26V453000
Vehicles affected
24
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
2026-SRC-02
Manufacturer phone
1-866-688-5223

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 25, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)