Vehicle recall 18V946000 · December 31, 2018
2017-2018 Arcimoto FUV
Over time, increased resistance at the battery connection may result in the Battery Management System unexpectedly shutting down propulsion power.
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. Over time, increased resistance at the battery connection may result in the Battery Management System unexpectedly shutting down propulsion power.
- Consequence
- A sudden loss of propulsion power may increase the risk of 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 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-A3Z5C-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
- 18V946000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 31, 2018
- Filed by
- Arcimoto Inc
- Manufacturer campaign
- 7F7-A3Z5C-12
- Owner notification
- February 26, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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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