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SevereNHTSA·25V571000·Announced 2025-09-03

Orange EV Recalls 2024-2025 HUSK-E Trucks for Driveshaft Brake Hazard

Orange EV is recalling 2024-2025 HUSK-E Tandem terminal trucks because a driveshaft may damage brake components, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2024-2025 HUSK-e Tandem terminal trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the powertrain driveline where the driveshaft may contact and damage the passenger side brake chamber or brake chamber bracket.

This defect may cause damaged brake components, leading to a reduction in brake performance and unexpected activation of the emergency braking system. These conditions increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA has flagged this recall with a 'Do Not Drive' status.

OEV field service will inspect and replace the driveshaft and brake chamber components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2025. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. OEV's number for this recall is 2025-SRC-06.

The recalled product

Product
ORANGE EV HUSK-E
Brand
ORANGE EV
Manufacturer
Orange EV
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
16

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)

  • HUSK-E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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