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HighNHTSA·18V943000·Announced 2018-12-31

Arcimoto Recalls 2017-2018 FUV Motorcycles for Headlight Spacing Defect

Arcimoto is recalling 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles because the headlights may be spaced too far apart, making the vehicle difficult to recognize as a motorcycle in the dark.

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 specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Arcimoto Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the headlights 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."

Due to the improperly positioned headlamps, the vehicle may not be recognizable as a motorcycle in the dark, increasing the risk of crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

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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