Recall 22V592 affects 3 2021-2022 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck vehicles for fractured steering gears. Repair is free at any franchised Orange Ev dealer.
Orange Ev is recalling 3 2021-2022 T-Series Electric Truck vehicles because steering gears were incorrectly assembled and can fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk, and Orange Ev dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The steering gear on the 2021-2022 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck is the heavy steering box that turns steering-wheel input into movement at the front wheels. Inside the gear, circulating bearings help the internal parts roll smoothly under load, so the truck responds predictably when the driver turns.
On affected trucks, the Sheppard steering gear was assembled with the wrong number of circulating bearings. With bearings missing or out of count, load is not carried the way the gear was designed to carry it. That incorrect assembly can overstress the gear and cause it to fracture, leaving the steering system damaged instead of simply worn.
There is no warning sign before failure. An operator should not count on noise, looseness, or a steering-wheel feel change to appear before the gear breaks.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2021 and 2022 model years, both tied to the same steering system.
| 2021 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck | steering system |
|---|---|
| 2022 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck | steering system |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure. If the truck feels hard to steer or does not respond normally, stop in a safe place and arrange service promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Orange Ev dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Orange Ev dealer to schedule the free steering-gear inspection and replacement that addresses the steering-gear fracture risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Orange Ev mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V592 when you call.
- Confirm the completed repair is documented if Orange Ev says the truck was already inspected by September 15, 2022.
- Avoid operating the truck until Orange Ev confirms the steering-gear repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Orange Ev technician inspects the steering gears and replaces any steering gear that needs replacement. Orange Ev reported that all affected vehicles were repaired by September 15, 2022, but the recall repair remains free if an included truck still needs the work. Orange Ev has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible out-of-pocket steering gear repairs. Contact Orange Ev customer service at 1-785-214-1072 with repair documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 8, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 17, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 17, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 15, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V592?
Recall 22V592 covers 3 2021-2022 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck vehicles with steering gears that were incorrectly assembled. A fractured steering gear can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Orange Ev will inspect and replace the steering gears for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V592. If it is, contact Orange Ev customer service at 1-785-214-1072 or a franchised Orange Ev service contact to confirm the steering gear inspection and any replacement are complete.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be completed at no cost, and Orange Ev's remedy says it will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by September 15, 2022.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of steering control. The recalled steering gears were incorrectly assembled, and a fractured steering gear can make the vehicle harder to control and increase crash risk. Confirm the VIN and repair status before putting the truck back into service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V592000 |
|---|---|
| Orange Ev customer service | 1-785-214-1072 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V592 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V592000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →