ARCIMOTO FUV 2018: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V939000

Make Model Year
ARCIMOTO FUV 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-02-26 2018-12-31 2019-02-19

Production Dates: 2017-11-01 - 2018-12-21

Manufacturers Involved: Arcimoto Inc

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 7F7-W3A5M-12

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.