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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V827000·Announced 2021-10-21

Orange EV Recalls T-Series Trucks Due to Steering Bolt Issue

Orange EV is recalling 2019-2021 T-Series electric trucks because a steering bolt may loosen, potentially causing loss of steering.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) that could lead to loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Orange EV is recalling certain 2019-2021 EV-T Series Pure Electric Terminal trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the pitman arm bolt may have been incorrectly tightened, allowing it to loosen over time.

A loose bolt may allow the pitman arm to detach from the steering box, which could cause a loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners should contact Orange customer service at 1-866-688-5223 to schedule a repair. OEV Service Technicians will tighten or replace the pitman arm bolt free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2021.

The recalled product

Product
ORANGE EV T-SERIES ELECTRIC TRUCK
Brand
ORANGE EV
Manufacturer
Orange EV
Category
Vehicle — Electric Truck
Hazard
Affected units
252

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • T-SERIES ELECTRIC TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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