The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V946000·Announced 2018-12-31

Arcimoto Recalls 2017-2018 FUV Motorcycles Due to Battery Connection Issues

Arcimoto is recalling 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles because increased battery resistance may cause the propulsion system to shut down unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

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 (motorcycle propulsion failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Arcimoto, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical propulsion system where increased resistance at the battery connection may cause the Battery Management System to unexpectedly shut down propulsion power over time.

A sudden loss of propulsion power may increase the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles are 2017 and 2018 model year Arcimoto FUV motorcycles.

Arcimoto has notified all affected owners, and the motorcycles are currently within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-A3Z5C-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
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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