Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V940000 Reported December 31, 2018

Brake fluid leak due to incorrect brake fittings

Arcimoto Inc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V940000
Manufacturer Campaign
7F7-Y8A4X-12
Manufacturer
Arcimoto Inc
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 31, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Arcimoto inc (arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017 fuv motorcycles. incorrect fittings were installed in the braking system, potentially resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Safety Consequence

A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. arcimoto will inspect and replace all the incorrect fittings with the correct ones, as necessary, free of charge. owners may contact arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. arcimoto's number for this recall is 7f7-y8a4x-12.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Arcimoto Inc dealer and reference recall ID 18V940000 or campaign 7F7-Y8A4X-12.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V940000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V940000?

NHTSA recall 18V940000 was issued by Arcimoto Inc on December 31, 2018. It addresses: Brake fluid leak due to incorrect brake fittings. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Arcimoto Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V940000 or the manufacturer campaign number 7F7-Y8A4X-12. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.