Orange EV recall 26V-453: Frame Rails May Crack
A detached rail can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of injury.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V453000 (26V-453)
- Manufacturer number
- 2026-SRC-03
- Filed by
- Orange EV
- Report received
- July 15, 2026
- Component
- Structure:frame and members
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24
- Model years
- 2020–2026
- Built between
- September 5, 2020 and December 5, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- The manufacturer
What is wrong
Orange EV is recalling certain 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER, 2020-2023 T-Series Tandem Terminal Truck, and 2024-2026 HUSK-e Tandem Terminal vehicles. Improper welding may cause frame rails to crack, leading to rail separation.
The risk
A detached rail can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of injury.
Why structural defects matter: A structural defect can let a part detach, reduce crash protection or allow corrosion to weaken the frame.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the frame rails as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. Orange EV's number for this recall is 2026-SRC-02.
About the body and structure
The vehicle structure carries loads and protects occupants; welds, frames, hood latches and body mounts all belong to it.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-453
- Orange EV E-Triever 20242023
- Orange EV Husk-E 202620252024
- Orange EV T-Series Electric Truck 2023202220212020
What to do
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-453 and the manufacturer’s number 2026-SRC-03.
- Look for visible corrosion, cracks or loose panels, and point them out to the dealer.
- Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
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The official record
This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.
Open campaign 26V-453 on NHTSA.gov