NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Orange EV - Beavertail Frame Obstructs Reverse Lights/FMVSS108
Published: December 20, 2024Recall ID: 24V963000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Obstructed reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to pedestrians or other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Orange EV is recalling certain 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER and 2018-2023 T-Series trucks built with beavertail frames. The end of the beavertail frame may obstruct the center of the reverse 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."
Affected Products
Beavertail Frame Obstructs Reverse Lights/FMVSS108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Beavertail Frame Obstructs Reverse Lights/FMVSS108 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V963000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V963000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Orange EV |
| Defect summary | Orange EV is recalling certain 2023-2024 e-TRIEVER and 2018-2023 T-Series trucks built with beavertail frames. The end of the beavertail frame may obstruct the center of the reverse 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." |
| Completion rate | 13.51 |
| Corrective action | 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 August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Orange EV customer service at 1-866-688-5223. |
| Consequence summary | Obstructed reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to pedestrians or other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024-SRC-03 |
| Potentially affected | 37 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |