NHTSA Recall 21V827000: Shaft pitman (steering)
Orange EV reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 252 vehicles. It affects 2019–2021 Orange EV T-Series Electric Truck.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V827000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT PITMAN |
| Report received | October 21, 2021 |
| Owner notification | November 18, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V827000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.