NHTSA·Commercial vehicles·July 15, 2026

Orange EV recalls 2020–2026 T-Series, e-TRIEVER and HUSK-e terminal trucks over cracking frame rails

Poor welding may cause the frame rails to crack and separate, and a detached rail can cause the driver to lose control, raising the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the frame rails and repair or replace them as needed, free of charge. Owner letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2026, and owners can call Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223 (recall number 2026-SRC-02).

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Recall details

Product
Orange EV Husk-E, E-Triever, T-Series Electric Truck 2020–2026
Company
Orange EV
Hazard
A detached rail can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of injury.
Units
24 vehicles
Reported to NHTSA
July 15, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V453000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 2026-SRC-03
  • Model years: 2020–2026

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect
Orange EV is recalling certain 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER, 2020-2023 T-Series Tandem Terminal Truck, and 2024-2026 HUSK-e Tandem Terminal vehicles. Improper welding may cause frame rails to crack, leading to rail separation.
Consequence
A detached rail can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action
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.

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