ARCIMOTO FUV 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V941000

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 - 2018-10-22

Manufacturers Involved: Arcimoto Inc

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 7F7-P5R6U-12

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P5R6U-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.