Arcimoto Recall 18V938000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Brake Fluid Low Warning, Lamp

NHTSA recall 18V938000 · announced December 31, 2018 · filed by Arcimoto Inc · 23 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

If the operator unknowingly operates the motorcycle with a problem in the brake system, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 www.safercar.gov

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Arcimoto Fuv
• 2018 Arcimoto Fuv

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.