Vehicle recall 18V938000 · December 31, 2018
2017-2018 Arcimoto FUV
The affected motorcycles do not have a service brake warning light to warn the operator if there is a brake system malfunction.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- If the operator unknowingly operates the motorcycle with a problem in the brake system, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V938000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 31, 2018
- Filed by
- Arcimoto Inc
- Manufacturer campaign
- 7F7-H7M4W-12
- Owner notification
- February 26, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Arcimoto FUV (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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