Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
ARCIMOTO
Model Of Vehicle
FUV
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V943000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
Due To The Improperly Positioned Headlamps, The Vehicle May Not Be Recognizable As A Motorcycle In The Dark, Increasing The Risk Of Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Arcimoto Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20171101
End Of Manufacture
20181022
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23
Date Owners Notified
20190226
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Arcimoto Inc
Date Report Received
20181231
Make Campaign Number
7F7-P6J5F-12
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108