CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FUV motorcycles. The hydraulic brake hose assemblies do not have a "DOT" marking, and also may fail constriction testing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 106, "Brake Hoses."
- Risk
- Non-compliant hydraulic brake hoses may lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Arcimoto will notify owners and will replace the hydraulic brake hose assemblies, free of charge, using factory technicians. The recall began July 16, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
- 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
The hydraulic brake hose assemblies on these vehicles lack the required DOT marking and may fail constriction testing, meaning they do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 106 for brake hoses.
Because non-compliant brake hoses may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, the risk of a crash is increased. Owners should take this recall seriously and have it addressed promptly.
Arcimoto will notify owners and replace the hydraulic brake hose assemblies free of charge using factory technicians. Owners can contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293, and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Arcimoto FUV | 20192020 |
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