Orange EV T-series Electric Truck recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 20, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Orange EV recalls 2018–2024 Orange EV T-series Electric Truck, Husk-e, E-triever

Recall number

24V964000

Brand / firm

Orange EV

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 148 units

Why it was recalled

Obstructed rear lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to pedestrians or other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2023-2024 HUSK-e, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVERs, and 2018-2023 T-Series trucks built with frame extenders. The frame extenders obstruct the rear turn signals, reverse, brake, and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Owners are advised to limit on-road use while operating without a trailer until the remedy is completed. OEV will relocate the rear taillights and replace the original with combination lights, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed February 21, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact OEV customer service at 1-866-688-5223.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.