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- PARKING BRAKE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2022 e-Triever vehicles. The fastener for the parking brake slack adjustor may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- A loose fastener may prevent the parking brake from properly engaging, allowing the vehicle to rollaway and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- OEV Service will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. All affected vehicles were remedied by December 19, 2022. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A fastener on the parking brake slack adjuster may not have been properly tightened. If it is loose, the parking brake may not engage fully, which could allow the vehicle to roll away and raises the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will tighten or replace the fastener at no cost to the owner. According to the notice, all affected vehicles were remedied by December 19, 2022. Owners who want to confirm the status of their vehicle can contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223, and can check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Orange EV E-Triever | 2022 |
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