Orange EV: Steering
Orange EV reported this defect to federal regulators on Aug 8, 2022 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 3. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Orange EV is recalling certain 2021-2022 T-Series Pure Electric Terminal Truck and e-Triever vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gears to fracture.
The risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Orange EV will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by September 15, 2022. Owners may contact Orange's customer service at 1-785-214-1072. Orange's number for this recall is 22E047.
2 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 22V592000.
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