Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V944000 Reported December 31, 2018

Gearbox may prematurely fail

Arcimoto Inc · Power Train · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V944000
Manufacturer Campaign
7F7-P4G2A-12
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
14
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 31, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Arcimoto, inc (arcimoto) is recalling certain 2018 fuv motorcycles. incorrect machining of the transmission case may result in premature failure of the gearbox.

Safety Consequence

Transmission failure may immobilize the motorcycle, 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 replace the vehicles, free of charge. owners may contact arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. arcimoto's number for this recall is 7f7-p4g2a-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 18V944000 or campaign 7F7-P4G2A-12.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V944000

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

What is recall 18V944000?

NHTSA recall 18V944000 was issued by Arcimoto Inc on December 31, 2018. It addresses: Gearbox may prematurely fail. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Arcimoto Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V944000 or the manufacturer campaign number 7F7-P4G2A-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.