2017–2018 Arcimoto FUV recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A sudden loss of propulsion power may increase the risk of 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 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-A3Z5C-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
- 18V946000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 7F7-A3Z5C-12
- Manufacturer
- Arcimoto Inc
- Vehicles affected
- 23
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- 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.