Campaign 25V-328

Pintle hook partially blocks the center of the backup lights

Defect summary

Orange EV is recalling certain 2024 HUSK-e, 2023-2025 e-TRIEVER, and 2017-2024 T-Series trucks. The pintle hook partially blocks the center of the backup lights. 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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V328000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about lighting on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-328
Make	Model	Model years
Orange EV	E-Triever	2023 to 2025
Orange EV	Husk-E	2024
Orange EV	T-Series Electric Truck	2017 to 2023

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "NHTSA compliance test" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-612 Sep 12, 2025
Hazard warning lights may turn off when the ignition is in the 'Off' position
24V-965 Dec 20, 2024
Front side marker lights may be missing, and the passenger front side reflectors may be in the incorrect location
24V-964 Dec 20, 2024
Frame extenders obstruct the rear turn signals, reverse, brake, and taillights
24V-963 Dec 20, 2024
End of the beavertail frame may obstruct the center of the reverse lights