NHTSA Recall 25V445000: Critical fasteners (electrical system)
Orange EV reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20 vehicles. It affects 2023–2025 Orange EV Husk-E.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V445000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2025-SRC-05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | June 27, 2025 |
| Owner notification | August 4, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2023-2025 HUSK-e terminal trucks previously remedied under Recall 25V367 (2025-SRC-04). The wrong size washer was installed in the thermal fuse bolted joint during the previous repair.
Safety risk
The incorrect washer can cause the bus bar connection to loosen or open, resulting in electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
OEV will install the correctly sized washer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2025. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. OEV's number for this recall is 2025-SRC-05.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V445000
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.