01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2018 Arcimoto Fuv recall campaigns
NHTSA 18V946000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 31, 2018
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto, Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. Over time, increased resistance at the battery connection may result in the Battery Management System unexpectedly shutting down propulsion power.
Why it matters: A sudden loss of propulsion power may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-A3Z5C-12.
Owner notification: February 26, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 18V945000
- Component
- STEERING, SUSPENSION
- Report received
- December 31, 2018
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. In the affected vehicles, the front suspension and steering system may loosen or wear, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Why it matters: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the tie-rods, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-A3N5H-12.
Owner notification: February 26, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 18V944000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- December 31, 2018
- Potential units
- 14campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto, Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2018 FUV motorcycles. Incorrect machining of the transmission case may result in premature failure of the gearbox.
Why it matters: Transmission failure may immobilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P4G2A-12.
Owner notification: February 26, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 18V943000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- December 31, 2018
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The headlights on the motorcycles may be spaced too far apart to appear as a motorcycle to oncoming traffic. As a result, the motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated Equipment.".
Why it matters: Due to the improperly positioned headlamps, the vehicle may not be recognizable as a motorcycle in the dark, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the headlights with supplemental amber marker lights and add fully compliant headlights to the center of the vehicle, mounted to the frame, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P6J5F-12.
Owner notification: February 26, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 18V942000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- December 31, 2018
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto, Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The combination brake light, tail light, and turn signal assembly does not have a reflex reflector in the side-facing surfaces. 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.".
Why it matters: Without rear side reflex reflectors, the vehicle may have less visibility from the side, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will add a reflex reflector to each side of the vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-H6Y7W-12.
Owner notification: February 26, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 18V941000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- December 31, 2018
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The front turn signal lights are not positioned at, or near, the front of the motorcycle as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment.".
Why it matters: The incorrectly positioned front turn signals can reduce their visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will add identical signal lights to a location in front of the existing ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P5R6U-12.
Owner notification: February 26, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 18V939000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- December 31, 2018
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seat may not support the driver as intended, preventing the seatbelts from holding the driver in place.
Why it matters: If the driver is not properly secured, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-W3A5M-12.
Owner notification: February 26, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 18V938000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- December 31, 2018
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The affected motorcycles do not have a service brake warning light to warn the operator if there is a brake system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle brake systems.".
Why it matters: If the operator unknowingly operates the motorcycle with a problem in the brake system, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will update the service brake warning light software, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-H7M4W-12.
Owner notification: February 26, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 18V936000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- December 28, 2018
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. These vehicles were built without a certification label applied and, as such, they fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification.".
Why it matters: The missing label can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle. If the owner is not able to verify if their motorcycle is involved in a safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the vehicle with a fully compliant one, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-X7F9K-12.
Owner notification: February 26, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH