Arcimoto Recalls 2017 FUV Motorcycles Due to Brake System Defect
Arcimoto is recalling 2017 FUV motorcycles because the brake system design may fail to meet federal stopping distance requirements, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that fails to comply with federal safety standards, creating a significant risk of crash and injury.
Plain-English summary
Arcimoto Inc. is recalling certain 2017 FUV motorcycles. The affected vehicles were built with a front/rear split brake system instead of the required left/right split brake system. This design flaw means that if the front brake system fails, the rear brake system may not allow the vehicle to meet the minimum stopping distance requirements mandated by Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122.
If the brakes cannot stop the motorcycle within the required distance, there is an increased risk of a crash. Arcimoto has contacted owners and will replace the existing brake lines with new brake lines featuring an updated design, free of charge.
Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 for more information. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P2S8D-12. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ARCIMOTO FUV
- Brand
- ARCIMOTO
- Manufacturer
- Arcimoto Inc
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- FUV
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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