Arcimoto recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
Due to the improperly positioned headlamps, the vehicle may not be recognizable as a motorcycle in the dark, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Arcimoto Fuv 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V943000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Arcimoto Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 31, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 26, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 to Oct 22, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- 7F7-P6J5F-12
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Arcimoto recall: Steering Oct 13, 2023
- Arcimoto recall: Electrical system Jul 15, 2022
- Arcimoto recall: Electrical system Apr 6, 2022
- Arcimoto recall: Service brakes Mar 23, 2022
- Arcimoto recall: Seat belts May 4, 2021
- Arcimoto recall: Hybrid propulsion system May 4, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.