Orange EV Vehicle Recall for Seat Failure
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Orange EV is recalling certain 2022-2026 electric trucks due to potential failure of the optional foldaway training seat, which may not comply with federal safety standards and could increase injury risk in a crash.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 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 is recalling certain vehicles because the optional foldaway training seat may fail, resulting in non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207 (Seating Systems) and 210 (Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages).
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 3,696 units of the following vehicles: 2022-2023 T-Series Pure Electric Terminal Trucks, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and 2023-2026 HUSK-e terminal trucks. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V153000, and Orange EV's recall number is 2026-SRC-02.
What You Should Do
Owners are advised to limit the use of the training seat until repairs are completed. Interim owner notification letters will be mailed by April 24, 2026, and another notice will follow once the remedy is available. Contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223 for more information.
Why This Matters
A failing seat may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury and highlighting the importance of vehicle safety compliance.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For details, visit the NHTSA website and search for campaign number 26V153000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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