The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V728000·Announced 2019-10-11

Arcimoto Recalls 2019 FUV Motorcycles Due to Tie Rod Separation Risk

Arcimoto is recalling 2019 FUV motorcycles because insufficient thread engagement in the tie rods could cause separation, leading to loss of steering and increased 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 (tie rod assembly) that can cause loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Arcimoto, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Arcimoto FUV motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where there may be insufficient thread engagement between the inner and outer tie rods. This condition could result in the separation of the tie rod assembly.

A tie rod separation can cause a loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Arcimoto is currently finalizing a remedy to better secure the tie rods, which will be provided free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 for more information. 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
10

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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