Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V941000 Reported December 31, 2018

Turn signals incorrectly positioned/fmvss 108

Arcimoto Inc · Exterior Lighting · 23 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V941000
Manufacturer Campaign
7F7-P5R6U-12
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
23
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 31, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

The incorrectly positioned front turn signals can reduce their visibility, 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 add identical signal lights to a location in front of the existing ones, free of charge. owners may contact arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. arcimoto's number for this recall is 7f7-p5r6u-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 18V941000 or campaign 7F7-P5R6U-12.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V941000

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

What is recall 18V941000?

NHTSA recall 18V941000 was issued by Arcimoto Inc on December 31, 2018. It addresses: Turn signals incorrectly positioned/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 23 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Arcimoto Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V941000 or the manufacturer campaign number 7F7-P5R6U-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.