Recall 25V445 affects 20 2023-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E terminal trucks for an incorrect thermal-fuse washer. Repair is free at any franchised Orange Ev dealer.
Orange Ev is recalling 20 2023-2025 Husk-E terminal trucks after a prior recall repair installed the wrong washer in a thermal fuse bolted joint. The wrong washer can let the bus bar connection loosen or open, which can cause electrical arcing and increase fire risk; Orange Ev dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
On affected 2023-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E terminal trucks, the washer sits in the bolted joint that fastens a bus bar to the thermal fuse in the upper battery box. The bus bar is a metal conductor that carries high-voltage power, and the thermal fuse is part of the short-circuit protection system that is supposed to open the circuit when heat or current reaches an unsafe level.
During the prior recall repair, the washer installed at that joint was the wrong size. Because the washer is not wide and thick enough, the fastener can loosen over use, leaving the bus bar connection loose or open and creating heat at a high-voltage connection.
A driver has warning signs to watch for before failure. Orange Ev says the driver can hear popping noises, smell burning, see smoke, or observe flames.
Who's affected?
Covers 2023, 2024, and 2025 Husk-E trucks, all tied to the same electric propulsion system fastener issue.
| 2023 Orange Ev Husk-E | electric propulsion system |
|---|---|
| 2024 Orange Ev Husk-E | electric propulsion system |
| 2025 Orange Ev Husk-E | electric propulsion system |
| Units affected | 20 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no 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?
An incorrect washer can let the bus bar connection loosen or open. That can cause electrical arcing and increase the risk of a fire. Treat popping noises, a burning smell, smoke, or flames as a reason to stop using the vehicle and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Orange Ev dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Orange Ev dealer to schedule the free washer installation that secures the thermal fuse bolted joint.
- Bring the owner notice mailed by Orange Ev if you received one. If not, reference recall number 25V445 when you call.
- Ask Orange Ev customer service at 1-866-688-5223 about recall 2025-SRC-05 if the dealer needs the manufacturer recall number.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Orange Ev technician installs the correctly sized washer in the thermal fuse bolted joint, replacing the wrong washer installed during the earlier repair. Parts and labor are covered under recall 25V445, and the repair is available now. Out of pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected trucks are under warranty. If you have prior repair paperwork, ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| June 27, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 9, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| July 9, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 4, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V445?
Recall 25V445 covers 20 2023-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E terminal trucks that were previously repaired under recall 25V367. The earlier repair used the wrong washer size in the thermal fuse bolted joint. Orange Ev will install the correct washer for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2025 Orange Ev Husk-E is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific terminal truck is included in recall 25V445. If it is, contact Orange Ev customer service at 1-866-688-5223 and arrange the washer replacement. Reference Orange Ev recall number 2025-SRC-05 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Orange Ev will install the correctly sized washer free of charge for affected 2023-2025 Husk-E terminal trucks included in recall 25V445.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is electrical arcing and fire. In recall 25V445, the incorrect washer can let the bus bar connection loosen or open. If your VIN is included, arrange the free washer repair through Orange Ev customer service.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Orange Ev mailed owner notification letters on August 4, 2025. If you own a 2023-2025 Husk-E and did not receive a letter, check your VIN and call Orange Ev customer service at 1-866-688-5223 with recall number 2025-SRC-05.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V445000 |
|---|---|
| Orange Ev customer service | 1-866-688-5223 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V445 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V445000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →