Orange EV Recalls Trucks Due to Steering Shaft Bolt Tightening Issue
Orange EV is recalling 2022-2025 HUSK-e, e-TRIEVER, and T-Series trucks because improperly tightened steering shaft bolts could cause loss of steering control.
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 shaft clamp bolts) that can lead to loss of steering control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Orange EV is recalling certain 2023-2025 HUSK-e, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and 2022-2024 T-Series electric trucks. The recall involves 968 vehicles where the bolts securing the upper steering shaft clamp may have been improperly tightened.
The loose bolts can cause steering system components to separate, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes are reported in the source text, but the defect presents a significant safety hazard.
Owners will receive notification letters mailed on August 15, 2025. Orange EV service centers will replace the upper steering shaft clamp bolts free of charge. Owners may also contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223 for assistance.
The recalled product
- Product
- ORANGE EV HUSK-E, E-TRIEVER, T-SERIES ELECTRIC TRUCK
- Brand
- ORANGE EV
- Manufacturer
- Orange EV
- Category
- Vehicle — Electric Truck
- Affected units
- 968
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 (3)
- HUSK-E
- E-TRIEVER
- T-SERIES ELECTRIC TRUCK
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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