2018 ARCIMOTO FUV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV
The 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY.
Recalls for the 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV, potentially affecting up to 221 vehicles.
Recall 18V942000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: Without rear side reflex reflectors, the vehicle may have less visibility from the side, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V943000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: Due to the improperly positioned headlamps, the vehicle may not be recognizable as a motorcycle in the dark, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V946000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: A sudden loss of propulsion power may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V945000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V936000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V939000 — SEATS
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: If the driver is not properly secured, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V941000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: The incorrectly positioned front turn signals can reduce their visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 18V944000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 14 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto, Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2018 FUV motorcycles. Incorrect machining of the transmission case may result in premature failure of the gearbox.
Consequence: Transmission failure may immobilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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-P4G2A-12.
View full details →Recall 18V945000 — STEERING
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V938000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: If the operator unknowingly operates the motorcycle with a problem in the brake system, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV.
Safety Rating for the 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ARCIMOTO FUV
- 2017 ARCIMOTO FUV — 0 complaints
- 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV (current)
- 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV — 0 complaints
- 2020 ARCIMOTO FUV — 1 complaint
- 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV — 1 complaint
- 2022 ARCIMOTO FUV — 0 complaints
- 2023 ARCIMOTO FUV — 0 complaints
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- ARCIMOTO DELIVERATOR — 0 total complaints
- ARCIMOTO MUV — 0 total complaints
- ARCIMOTO RAPID RESPONDER — 0 total complaints