Orange EV Recalls Terminal Trucks Over Training Seat Safety Standard Violations
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Orange EV is recalling over 3,600 electric terminal trucks because optional training seats may fail to meet federal safety standards, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Orange EV (OEV) has issued a recall for several models of its electric terminal trucks due to a defect in the optional foldaway training seat. According to the manufacturer, these seats may fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects an estimated 3,696 units across the following model lines:
- Orange EV T-Series Pure Electric Terminal Trucks: Model years 2022-2023
- Orange EV e-TRIEVER: Model years 2023-2025
- Orange EV HUSK-e: Model years 2023-2026
What You Should Do
Owners are advised to limit the use of the foldaway training seat until the necessary repairs have been completed. Orange EV is currently developing a remedy for the issue. Interim notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners by April 24, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223 and reference recall number 2026-SRC-02.
Why This Matters
A seat that fails to meet federal safety standards may not properly restrain an occupant during a collision. This failure increases the risk of serious injury to the person using the training seat during a crash.
Source
This recall is documented under NHTSA Campaign Number 26V153000. For more information, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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