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Orange EV Husk-E Recall 24V964: Frame extenders can block rear lights, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 24V964, reported December 20, 2024, 148 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Orange EV trucks were built with frame extenders that obstruct the rear turn signals, reverse lights, brake lights, and taillights. This means the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lighting. Blocked rear lights can make the vehicle harder for pedestrians and other drivers to see, which increases the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected vehicle, the manufacturer advises limiting on-road use while operating without a trailer until the repair is completed. Orange EV will relocate the rear taillights and replace them with combination lights at no cost to you. Interim owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025, and a second notice will be sent once the remedy is available.

To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223, and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V964Orange EV
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
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."
Risk
Obstructed rear lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to pedestrians or other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Orange EV E-Triever20232024
Orange EV Husk-E20232024
Orange EV T-Series Electric Truck201820192020202120222023