NHTSA Recall 26V153000: Seats
Orange EV reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 462 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Orange EV E-Triever.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V153000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2026-SRC-02 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | March 16, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2022-2023 T-Series Pure Electric Terminal Trucks, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and 2023-2026 HUSK-e terminal trucks. The optional foldaway training seat may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
A seat that fails may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to limit the use of the the training seat until repairs have been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by April 24, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. OEV's number for this recall is 2026-SRC-02.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V153000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Orange EV E-Triever | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Orange EV Husk-E | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Orange EV T-Series Electric Truck | 2022, 2023 |
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.