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HighNHTSA·25V328000·Announced 2025-05-20

Orange EV Recalls Electric Trucks Due to Obstructed Backup Lights

Orange EV is recalling specific electric trucks because a pintle hook blocks the backup 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 structural vehicle defect that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Orange EV is recalling certain 2024 HUSK-e, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and 2017-2024 T-Series electric trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the pintle hook partially blocks the center of the backup lights. This obstruction causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

The defect poses a safety risk because obstructed backup lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to pedestrians or other drivers, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Owners will receive notification letters mailed on August 15, 2025. Orange EV service will replace the rear passenger taillight free of charge. Owners may contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223 for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
ORANGE EV E-TRIEVER, HUSK-E, T-SERIES ELECTRIC TRUCK
Brand
ORANGE EV
Manufacturer
Orange EV
Category
Vehicle — Electric Truck
Hazard
Affected units
301

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 (3)

  • E-TRIEVER
  • HUSK-E
  • T-SERIES ELECTRIC TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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