4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2019-02-19
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2019-02-19
Description
Arcimoto, inc (arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 fuv motorcycles. The combination brake light, tail light, and turn signal assembly does not have a reflex reflector in the side-facing surfaces. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Without rear side reflex reflectors, the vehicle may have less visibility from the side, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will add a reflex reflector to each side of the vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7f7-h6y7w-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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2019-02-19
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Posted on: 2019-02-19
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.