Recall 18V939 affects 23 2017-2018 Arcimoto Fuv motorcycles for seat support failure in a crash. Replacement will be free once available.
Arcimoto is recalling 23 2017-2018 Fuv motorcycles because, in a crash, the seat can fail to support the driver as intended and the seatbelts can fail to hold the driver in place. That can increase injury risk, and the Arcimoto dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The driver seat in a 2017-2018 Arcimoto Fuv is part of the restraint system, not just a place to sit. In a crash, the seat bottom is supposed to stay firm enough to support the driver while the seat belts hold the driver in position.
On affected Fuv vehicles, the seat bottom can collapse during a crash. Arcimoto found that the hard shell bends downward while the seat foam compresses downward. That movement lets the driver slide under the lap belt, a crash movement called submarining. When that happens, the belts do not hold the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injuries to the lower body and internal organs.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is in how the seat structure behaves during a crash, so normal driving does not give the driver a clear symptom to watch for.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2017 and 2018 model years with the same seat assembly component.
| 2018 Arcimoto Fuv | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2017 Arcimoto Fuv | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 23 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver is not properly secured, crash protection is reduced and injury risk rises in a crash. There is no warning sign before this defect, so confirm whether your 2017-2018 Fuv is included and arrange the vehicle replacement through Arcimoto. Repair will be free at any franchised Arcimoto dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Arcimoto Fuv is included in this recall.
- Watch for Arcimoto's recall notice if you have not received it, and keep recall number 18V939 with your records.
- Call Arcimoto customer service at 541-683-6293 to confirm the free vehicle replacement path.
- Ask Arcimoto about the seat and seatbelt restraint issue that the replacement is meant to fix.
- Keep the recall notice with the motorcycle until Arcimoto confirms the replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
Arcimoto says the affected motorcycles are already within the manufacturer's control. Because the remedy is still under development, this is not a standard dealer repair appointment yet. The planned fix is replacement of the vehicle, with the replacement provided free of charge once Arcimoto completes the recall process. For reimbursement, Arcimoto has a general plan on file. If you already paid for a seat or seatbelt related repair tied to this recall, keep the repair paperwork and contact Arcimoto customer service at 541-683-6293.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 31, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 26, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V939?
Recall 18V939 covers 23 2017-2018 Arcimoto Fuv motorcycles with a seat defect. In a crash, the seat can fail to support the driver as intended, preventing the seatbelts from holding the driver in place. Arcimoto will replace affected vehicles for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2018 Arcimoto Fuv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 18V939. If it is, contact Arcimoto customer service at 541-683-6293 and reference recall 18V939 or Arcimoto recall 7F7-W3A5M-12. Arcimoto will replace affected vehicles free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost to owners. Arcimoto's remedy for recall 18V939 is to replace the affected vehicles free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is driver injury in a crash. If the seat does not support the driver as intended, the seatbelts can fail to hold the driver in place. Arcimoto's remedy is a free replacement of the affected vehicle.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V939000 |
|---|---|
| Arcimoto customer service | 541-683-6293 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V939 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V939000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →