Arcimoto FUV (2017-2018): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 18V938000 · Dec 31, 2018 · Arcimoto Inc
23
vehicles affected
23
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V938000
- Date
- Dec 31, 2018
- Maker
- Arcimoto Inc
- Units affected
- 23
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Brake fluid low warning > Lamp
- 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 affected motorcycles do not have a service brake warning light to warn the operator if there is a brake system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle brake systems."
What can happen
If the operator unknowingly operates the motorcycle with a problem in the brake system, there would be an increased risk of a 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 update the service brake warning light software, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-H7M4W-12.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V938000?
1 model: Arcimoto Fuv (2017-2018), about 23 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V938000?
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will update the service brake warning light software, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-H7M4W-12.
What can happen?
If the operator unknowingly operates the motorcycle with a problem in the brake system, there would be an increased risk of a 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.