ORANGE EV T-SERIES ELECTRIC TRUCK 2021: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V827000

Make Model Year
ORANGE EV T-SERIES ELECTRIC TRUCK 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-11-18 2021-10-21 2021-10-22

Manufacturers Involved: Orange EV

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 252

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.