Arcimoto FUV (2017-2018): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V943000 · Dec 31, 2018 · Arcimoto Inc
23
vehicles affected
23
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V943000
- Date
- Dec 31, 2018
- Maker
- Arcimoto Inc
- Units affected
- 23
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The headlights on the motorcycles 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."
What can happen
Due to the improperly positioned headlamps, the vehicle may not be recognizable as a motorcycle in the dark, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P6J5F-12.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V943000?
1 model: Arcimoto Fuv (2017-2018), about 23 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V943000?
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.
What can happen?
Due to the improperly positioned headlamps, the vehicle may not be recognizable as a motorcycle in the dark, increasing the risk of crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.