2017 ARCIMOTO FUV Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 ARCIMOTO FUV has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report defects related to steering control, lighting, braking systems, seats, and electrical propulsion. The recalls involve various vehicle systems that may affect safety and compliance with federal standards.
There are 11 recalls covering components such as steering, lighting, brakes, seats, and the electrical propulsion system. These recalls address multiple safety and compliance issues, including potential loss of steering control, brake system failures, lighting visibility, and battery management problems.
- Steering and suspension. Front suspension and steering systems may loosen or wear, possibly causing loss of steering control, increasing crash risk. Recall 18V945000 affected 23 vehicles with tie-rod replacements provided.
- Front turn signals. Turn signal lights are improperly positioned and may reduce visibility, failing to meet FMVSS 108 requirements. Recall 18V941000 affects 23 vehicles with additional lights installed.
- Seat support. Seats may fail to properly support the driver in a crash, preventing seatbelts from securing the occupant and increasing injury risk. Recall 18V939000 involves replacement of all affected vehicles.
- Certification labels. Missing certification labels prevent owners from verifying recall applicability, raising potential safety risks. Recall 18V936000 requires vehicle replacement for full compliance.
- Brake system design. Two vehicles have a front/rear split brake system instead of left/right, reducing stopping capability if front brakes fail. Recall 18V937000 provides brake line replacement.
- Brake warning light. Brake warning lights are absent, preventing driver notification of brake issues, increasing crash risk. Recall 18V938000 updates software for 23 vehicles.
- Brake fittings. Incorrect brake fittings may cause fluid leaks and brake effectiveness loss. Two vehicles are affected by recall 18V940000 with fitting replacement as needed.
- Rear side reflectors. Absence of reflex reflectors on brake, tail, and turn signal assembly reduces side visibility, increasing crash risk. Recall 18V942000 adds reflectors to 23 vehicles.
- Headlight spacing. Headlights are spaced too far apart to appear as a motorcycle to oncoming traffic, reducing recognition and increasing crash risk. Recall 18V943000 adds supplemental amber markers and compliant headlights to 23 vehicles.
- Battery propulsion system. Increased resistance at battery connections may cause sudden propulsion shutdown, raising crash risk. Recall 18V946000 involves vehicle replacement for 23 units.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recall issues involving these defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a legal professional experienced in lemon law is advisable for those affected by these serious and multiple recalls.
2017 ARCIMOTO FUV Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
188
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 ARCIMOTO FUV
23 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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."
Risk: The incorrectly positioned front turn signals can reduce their visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 ARCIMOTO FUV
23 vehicles affected
STEERING
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. In the affected vehicles, the front suspension and steering system may loosen or wear, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
2017 ARCIMOTO FUV
23 vehicles affected
SEATS
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.
Risk: If the driver is not properly secured, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2017 ARCIMOTO FUV
23 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
Risk: A sudden loss of propulsion power may increase the risk of a crash.
2017 ARCIMOTO FUV
23 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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."
Risk: Due to the improperly positioned headlamps, the vehicle may not be recognizable as a motorcycle in the dark, increasing the risk of crash.
2017 ARCIMOTO FUV
23 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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."
Risk: Without rear side reflex reflectors, the vehicle may have less visibility from the side, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 ARCIMOTO FUV
2 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017 FUV motorcycles. Incorrect fittings were installed in the braking system, potentially resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 ARCIMOTO FUV
23 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
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."
Risk: If the operator unknowingly operates the motorcycle with a problem in the brake system, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2017 ARCIMOTO FUV
2 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017 FUV motorcycles. The affected motorcycles were built with a front/rear split brake system instead of a left/right split brake system. In the event of a front brake system failure, the rear brake system may not allow the vehicle to meet the minimum stopping distance requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle brake systems."
Risk: If the brakes cannot stop the motorcycle within the distance required, there is an increased risk of a crash.
2017 ARCIMOTO FUV
23 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. These vehicles were built without a certification label applied and, as such, they fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: The missing label can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle. If the owner is not able to verify if their motorcycle is involved in a safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.