Arcimoto Fuv recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 23, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Arcimoto Inc recalls 2019–2022 Arcimoto — 4 models

Recall number

22V175000

Brand / firm

Arcimoto

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 541 units

Why it was recalled

Brake lights that remain illuminated can cause confusion to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Deliverator, 2019-2022 FUV, 2021-2022 Rapid Responder, and 2020-2022 Roadster motorcycles. The brake pressure switch may corrode after exposure to salt and chemicals found in de-icers, causing the brake lights to illuminate constantly.

What to do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to contact Arcimoto to schedule a service appointment to have the brake pressure switch inspected and dielectric grease added to the connection to prevent the brake lights from remaining on. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.