CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- Arcimoto has contacted the owners and will replace the existing brake lines with new brake lines that have an updated design, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P2S8D-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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 vehicles were built with a front/rear split brake system instead of a left/right split brake system. If the front brake system fails, the rear brakes may not be able to stop the vehicle within the minimum distance required by federal motorcycle brake standard FMVSS 122, so the vehicle does not comply with that standard.
When a motorcycle cannot stop within the required distance, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should be aware of this risk and contact the manufacturer promptly.
Arcimoto will replace the existing brake lines with new lines of an updated design, free of charge. Owners can contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293, referencing recall number 7F7-P2S8D-12. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Arcimoto FUV | 2017 |
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