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HighNHTSA·19V830000·Announced 2019-11-20

Arcimoto Recalls 2019 FUV Motorcycles Due to Electrical Short Circuit Risk

Arcimoto is recalling 25 units of the 2019 FUV motorcycle because a display board component may short circuit, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and 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 where a sudden loss of power 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 25 units of the 2019 FUV motorcycle. The recall addresses a defect where a component of the display board may short circuit, causing the communication and display circuit boards to shut down.

If the communication or display board shuts down, the battery may also shut down, resulting in a sudden loss of power. This loss of power increases the risk of a crash. The recall is classified under the Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery component category.

Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will trim the pins of the 5V regulator and apply a layer of protective tape free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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
25

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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