ARCIMOTO FUV 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V943000

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-P6J5F-12

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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 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 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.

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.