2017–2018 Arcimoto FUV recall: seats
⚠️ What's wrong
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seat may not support the driver as intended, preventing the seatbelts from holding the driver in place.
💥 The risk
If the driver is not properly secured, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
🔧 The fix
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 541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-W3A5M-12.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V939000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 7F7-W3A5M-12
- Manufacturer
- Arcimoto Inc
- Vehicles affected
- 23
- Component
- SEATS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 26, 2019
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 – Dec 21, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.