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2020 Orange EV T-Series Electric Truck: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2020 Orange EV T-Series Electric Truck. The newest campaign is 26V453000. NHTSA received the report on 15 Jul 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Frame and Members. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V453000, in the NHTSA record

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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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 4,852 units in total.

  • 26V453000Structure / Frame and Members
  • 26V102000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Lock
  • 25V612000Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
  • 25V328000Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights
  • 24V965000Exterior Lighting
  • 24V964000Exterior Lighting
  • 24V800000Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
  • 21V827000Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Pitman

  1. 26V453000Received . 24 units.

    Structure / Frame and Members

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    A detached rail can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Orange EV. Manufacturer campaign number 2026-SRC-03.

  2. 26V102000Received . 139 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Lock

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2018-2023 T-Series Pure Electric and 2024-2026 e-TRIEVER terminal trucks. The driver's side door handles may be missing a lock. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A door that cannot be locked may open unexpectedly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    OEV field service will replace the door handles, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. OEV's number for this recall is 2026-SRC-01.

    Report filed by Orange EV. Manufacturer campaign number 2026-SRC-01.

  3. 25V612000Received . 1,378 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2017-2024 T-Series, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and HUSK-e terminal trucks. The hazard warning lights may turn off when the ignition is in the 'Off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Hazard lights that do not remain on cannot warn other drivers of a disabled vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    OEV field service will install a new hazard light wire harness and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by November 24, 2025. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. OEV's number for this recall is 2025-SRC-07.

    Report filed by Orange EV. Manufacturer campaign number 2025-SRC-07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 25V328000Received . 301 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Orange EV is recalling certain 2024 HUSK-e, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and 2017-2024 T-Series trucks. The pintle hook partially blocks the center of the backup lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Obstructed backup lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to pedestrians or other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Orange EV service will replace the rear passenger taillight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223.

    Report filed by Orange EV. Manufacturer campaign number 2025-SRC-03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 24V965000Received . 1,276 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Orange EV is recalling certain 2023-2024 HUSK-e, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and 2017-2024 T-Series trucks. The front side marker lights may be missing, and the passenger front side reflectors may be in the incorrect location. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Missing or incorrectly positioned lights and reflectors can reduce the trailers visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners are advised to limit on-road use while operating without a trailer until the remedy is available. Orange EV will install front side marker lights and relocate the front reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223.

    Report filed by Orange EV. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 24V964000Received . 148 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2023-2024 HUSK-e, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVERs, and 2018-2023 T-Series trucks built with frame extenders. The frame extenders obstruct the rear turn signals, reverse, brake, and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Obstructed rear lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to pedestrians or other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners are advised to limit on-road use while operating without a trailer until the remedy is completed. OEV will relocate the rear taillights and replace the original with combination lights, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed February 21, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223.

    Report filed by Orange EV. Manufacturer campaign number 2024-SRC-04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 24V800000Received . 1,334 units.

    Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2017-2024 T-Series and 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER terminal trucks. The Emergency Response Guide (ERG), operator, maintenance, and service manuals incorrectly state that the emergency stop button in the vehicle cab will shut off and lock out the high voltage system.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Incorrect lockout instructions can mislead the operator into thinking the high voltage system is shut down, increasing the risk of injury by electrical shock.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    OEV will provide corrected ERG, operator, and maintenance manuals and add additional warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. OEV's number for this recall is 2024-SRC-01.

    Report filed by Orange EV. Manufacturer campaign number 2024-SRC-01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 21V827000Received . 252 units.

    Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Pitman

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Orange EV (Orange) is recalling certain 2019-2021 EV-T Series Pure Electric Terminal trucks. The pitman arm bolt may have been incorrectly tightened, allowing the bolt to loosen.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loose bolt may allow the pitman arm to detach from the steering box, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    OEV Service Technicians will tighten or replace the pitman arm bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Orange customer service at 1-866-688-5223.

    Report filed by Orange EV. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20174
  2. 20186
  3. 20197
  4. 20208
  5. 20219
  6. 202211
  7. 202310
  8. 20244

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2020 Orange EV T-Series Electric Truck: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/orange-ev/t-series-electric-truck/2020/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Orange EV

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 Orange EV T-Series Electric Truck?
4,852 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Orange EV T-Series Electric Truck have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the Orange EV T-Series Electric Truck, model years 2017 to 2024. 8 of them name the 2020 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Orange EV T-Series Electric Truck open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.