The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V963000·Announced 2024-12-20

Orange EV Recalls T-Series and e-TRIEVER Trucks for Reverse Light Obstruction

Orange EV is recalling 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER and 2018-2023 T-Series trucks because beavertail frames may obstruct reverse lights, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (obstructed reverse lights increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Orange EV is recalling certain 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER and 2018-2023 T-Series electric trucks built with beavertail frames. The recall involves 37 vehicles. The defect is that the end of the beavertail frame may obstruct the center of the reverse lights, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108.

Obstructed reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to pedestrians or other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Owners are advised to limit on-road use while operating without a trailer until the remedy is completed. Orange EV will replace and relocate the reverse lights free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ORANGE EV T-SERIES ELECTRIC TRUCK, E-TRIEVER
Brand
ORANGE EV
Manufacturer
Orange EV
Category
Vehicle — Electric Truck
Hazard
Affected units
37

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • T-SERIES ELECTRIC TRUCK
  • E-TRIEVER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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