NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Orange EV - Incorrect Washer Can Cause Fire
Published: June 27, 2025Recall ID: 25V445000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The incorrect washer can cause the bus bar connection to loosen or open, resulting in electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2023-2025 HUSK-e terminal trucks previously remedied under Recall 25V367 (2025-SRC-04). The wrong size washer was installed in the thermal fuse bolted joint during the previous repair.
Affected Products
Incorrect Washer Can Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Washer Can Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V445000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V445000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Orange EV |
| Defect summary | Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2023-2025 HUSK-e terminal trucks previously remedied under Recall 25V367 (2025-SRC-04). The wrong size washer was installed in the thermal fuse bolted joint during the previous repair. |
| Completion rate | 85.00 |
| Corrective action | OEV will install the correctly sized washer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2025. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. OEV's number for this recall is 2025-SRC-05. |
| Consequence summary | The incorrect washer can cause the bus bar connection to loosen or open, resulting in electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2025-SRC-05 |
| Potentially affected | 20 |
| Report received date | 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |