NHTSA Recall 18V938000
Filed by Arcimoto Inc. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2018-12-31. An estimated 23 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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."
Risk
If the operator unknowingly operates the motorcycle with a problem in the brake system, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 7F7-H7M4W-12
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov