NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Orange EV - Incorrect High Voltage System Lockout Instructions
Published: October 24, 2024Recall ID: 24V800000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Incorrect lockout instructions can mislead the operator into thinking the high voltage system is shut down, increasing the risk of injury by electrical shock.
Product Description & Identification
Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2017-2024 T-Series and 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER terminal trucks. The Emergency Response Guide (ERG), operator, maintenance, and service manuals incorrectly state that the emergency stop button in the vehicle cab will shut off and lock out the high voltage system.
Affected Products
Incorrect High Voltage System Lockout Instructions
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect High Voltage System Lockout Instructions |
| Nhtsa id | 24V800000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V800000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Orange EV |
| Defect summary | Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2017-2024 T-Series and 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER terminal trucks. The Emergency Response Guide (ERG), operator, maintenance, and service manuals incorrectly state that the emergency stop button in the vehicle cab will shut off and lock out the high voltage system. |
| Completion rate | 23.54 |
| Corrective action | OEV will provide corrected ERG, operator, and maintenance manuals and add additional warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. OEV's number for this recall is 2024-SRC-01. |
| Consequence summary | Incorrect lockout instructions can mislead the operator into thinking the high voltage system is shut down, increasing the risk of injury by electrical shock. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024-SRC-01 |
| Potentially affected | 1334 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |