The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V944000·Announced 2018-12-31

Arcimoto Recalls 2018 FUV Motorcycles Due to Transmission Defect

Arcimoto is recalling 2018 FUV motorcycles because incorrect machining of the transmission case may cause premature gearbox failure, potentially immobilizing the vehicle and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission failure) that may immobilize the motorcycle and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Arcimoto, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 FUV motorcycles due to a defect in the power train. The recall addresses incorrect machining of the transmission case, which may result in the premature failure of the gearbox.

This defect poses a safety risk because transmission failure may immobilize the motorcycle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers 14 affected vehicles, all of which are currently within the manufacturer's control.

Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and will replace the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 for more information. Arcimoto's recall number is 7F7-P4G2A-12. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ARCIMOTO FUV
Brand
ARCIMOTO
Manufacturer
Arcimoto Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
14

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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