Recall 26V102 covers 139 2018-2026 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck and E-Triever terminal trucks with door handles missing locks. Field service replaces them free.
Orange Ev is recalling 139 2018-2026 T-Series Electric Truck and E-Triever terminal trucks because the driver's side door handle can be missing a lock. A door that cannot be locked can open unexpectedly during a crash, which raises injury risk, and Orange Ev dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The driver's side door lock on the 2018-2026 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck and E-Triever is part of the door latch system. The handle, lock rods, and clips connect the inside or outside handle to the latch so the door can close, latch, and lock as required. A locking driver's door helps keep the door secured when the truck is in use or parked.
On affected trucks, a build option allowed the driver's side door handle to be installed without a lock. That means the truck was built without the locking device required for the driver's door. Orange Ev traced the issue to production records for trucks built with the non-locking driver handle option.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners are not looking for a noise, light, or change in how the truck drives, because the issue is the missing lock itself.
Who's affected?
Spans T-Series Electric Truck and E-Triever model lines across 2018-2026, all tied to the driver's-side door lock hardware.
| 2018 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck | Lock |
|---|---|
| 2024 Orange Ev E-Triever | Lock |
| 2025 Orange Ev E-Triever | Lock |
| 2026 Orange Ev E-Triever | Lock |
| 2023 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck | Lock |
| 2021 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck | Lock |
| 2022 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck | Lock |
| 2020 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck | Lock |
| 2019 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck | Lock |
| Units affected | 139 |
| 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?
A door that does not lock can open unexpectedly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Until the repair is complete, confirm each door handle latches and locks before use, and schedule the handle replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Orange Ev dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2026 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck or E-Triever is included in this recall.
- Contact Orange Ev customer service at 1-866-688-5223 to schedule OEV field service for the free door-handle replacement.
- Ask for the door-handle repair that adds the missing driver-side door lock so the door stays retained as designed in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Orange Ev has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V102 when you call.
- Avoid relying on the driver-side door lock until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
During service, an Orange Ev field service technician replaces the driver's side door handles so the affected trucks have the required door lock hardware. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are covered. If you already paid for a related door handle repair before the recall notice, Orange Ev uses the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan on file for documented expenses. Bring prior repair paperwork to the service contact so the claim can be reviewed under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 20, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| April 20, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V102?
Recall 26V102 covers 139 2018-2026 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck and E-Triever terminal trucks with driver's side door handles missing a lock. A door that cannot be locked can open unexpectedly during a crash, increasing injury risk. Orange Ev field service will replace the door handles for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2026 Orange Ev T-Series Electric Truck or E-Triever is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific terminal truck is included in recall 26V102. If it is, contact Orange Ev customer service at 1-866-688-5223 and reference Orange Ev recall number 2026-SRC-01. Orange Ev field service will replace the door handles for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Orange Ev says field service will replace the affected door handles free of charge. The repair applies to included vehicles regardless of where the terminal truck is operated or purchased.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that a driver's side door without a working lock can open unexpectedly during a crash. That increases the risk of injury. This recall does not carry a do-not-drive instruction, but included vehicles still need the free door-handle replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V102000 |
|---|---|
| Orange Ev customer service | 1-866-688-5223 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V102 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V102000 |
Source documents
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 →