2017 Arcimoto FUV: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2017 Arcimoto FUV. The newest campaign is 18V939000. NHTSA received the report on 31 Dec 2018. The NHTSA record gives the component Seats. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 18V939000, in the NHTSA record

Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-W3A5M-12.

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Recall campaigns

10 campaigns, newest first. 188 units in total.

18V93900031 Dec 2018Seats
18V93800031 Dec 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Brake Fluid Low Warning / Lamp
18V94100031 Dec 2018Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
18V94500031 Dec 2018Suspension / Front
18V94000031 Dec 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
18V93700031 Dec 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic
18V94600031 Dec 2018Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery
18V94300031 Dec 2018Exterior Lighting / Headlights
18V94200031 Dec 2018Exterior Lighting
18V93600028 Dec 2018Equipment / Other / Labels

18V939000Received 31 Dec 2018. 23 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seat may not support the driver as intended, preventing the seatbelts from holding the driver in place.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver is not properly secured, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-W3A5M-12.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 7F7-W3A5M-12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2019.
18V938000Received 31 Dec 2018. 23 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Brake Fluid Low Warning / Lamp
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the operator unknowingly operates the motorcycle with a problem in the brake system, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 7F7-H7M4W-12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2019.
18V941000Received 31 Dec 2018. 23 units.
Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The front turn signal lights are not positioned at, or near, the front of the motorcycle as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The incorrectly positioned front turn signals can reduce their visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will add identical signal lights to a location in front of the existing ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P5R6U-12.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 7F7-P5R6U-12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2019.
18V945000Received 31 Dec 2018. 23 units.
Suspension / Front
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. In the affected vehicles, the front suspension and steering system may loosen or wear, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the tie-rods, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-A3N5H-12.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 7F7-A3N5H-12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2019.
18V940000Received 31 Dec 2018. 2 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017 FUV motorcycles. Incorrect fittings were installed in the braking system, potentially resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will inspect and replace all the incorrect fittings with the correct ones, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-Y8A4X-12.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 7F7-Y8A4X-12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2019.
18V937000Received 31 Dec 2018. 2 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017 FUV motorcycles. The affected motorcycles were built with a front/rear split brake system instead of a left/right split brake system. In the event of a front brake system failure, the rear brake system may not allow the vehicle to meet the minimum stopping distance requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle brake systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brakes cannot stop the motorcycle within the distance required, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto has contacted the owners and will replace the existing brake lines with new brake lines that have an updated design, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P2S8D-12.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 7F7-P2S8D-12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Feb 2019.
18V946000Received 31 Dec 2018. 23 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto, Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. Over time, increased resistance at the battery connection may result in the Battery Management System unexpectedly shutting down propulsion power.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A sudden loss of propulsion power may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are 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.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 7F7-A3Z5C-12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2019.
18V943000Received 31 Dec 2018. 23 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Due to the improperly positioned headlamps, the vehicle may not be recognizable as a motorcycle in the dark, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 7F7-P6J5F-12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2019.
18V942000Received 31 Dec 2018. 23 units.
Exterior Lighting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto, Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The combination brake light, tail light, and turn signal assembly does not have a reflex reflector in the side-facing surfaces. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without rear side reflex reflectors, the vehicle may have less visibility from the side, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will add a reflex reflector to each side of the vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-H6Y7W-12.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 7F7-H6Y7W-12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2019.
18V936000Received 28 Dec 2018. 23 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. These vehicles were built without a certification label applied and, as such, they fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The missing label can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle. If the owner is not able to verify if their motorcycle is involved in a safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the vehicle with a fully compliant one, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-X7F9K-12.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 7F7-X7F9K-12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2019.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Recall Register. 2017 Arcimoto FUV: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/arcimoto/fuv/2017/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Arcimoto Inc

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2017 Arcimoto FUV?: 188 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Arcimoto FUV have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns for the Arcimoto FUV, model years 2017 to 2023. 10 of them name the 2017 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2017 Arcimoto FUV open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.