NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Orange EV - Pintle Hook Blocks Backup Light/FMVSS 108
Published: May 20, 2025Recall ID: 25V328000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Obstructed backup 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 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."
Affected Products
Pintle Hook Blocks Backup Light/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pintle Hook Blocks Backup Light/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V328000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V328000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Orange EV |
| 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." |
| Completion rate | 47.18 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Obstructed backup lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to pedestrians or other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2025-SRC-03 |
| Potentially affected | 301 |
| Report received date | 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |