The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V941000·Announced 2018-12-31

Arcimoto Recalls 2017-2018 FUV Motorcycles for Turn Signal Placement

Arcimoto is recalling 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles because front turn signals are not positioned as required by federal safety standards, potentially reducing visibility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Arcimoto Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the front turn signal lights are not positioned at or near the front of the motorcycle as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108.

The incorrectly positioned front turn signals can reduce their visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. Arcimoto has notified all affected owners, and the motorcycles are currently 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 for more information. The recall number is 7F7-P5R6U-12.

The recalled product

Product
ARCIMOTO FUV
Brand
ARCIMOTO
Manufacturer
Arcimoto Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
23

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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