Recall 18V942 affects 23 2017-2018 Arcimoto Fuv motorcycles with missing side reflectors, which reduce side visibility and increase crash risk. Arcimoto adds reflectors for free.
Arcimoto is recalling 23 2017-2018 Fuv motorcycles because the combination brake light, tail light, and turn signal assembly lacks side-facing reflex reflectors. Without those reflectors, the Fuv is harder to see from the side, which raises crash risk; Arcimoto dealers will install the required reflectors free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The exterior lighting on the 2017-2018 Arcimoto Fuv includes a combination brake light, tail light, turn signal, and rear reflector assembly. The brake and tail lights show when the motorcycle is stopping or present in traffic, while the reflector is meant to bounce light back from another vehicle's headlights when the Fuv is seen from the side or rear. That side-facing reflector matters when the motorcycle is parked or moving in low light.
On affected Fuv motorcycles, the installed assembly carried markings and certifications for the stop lamp, tail light, signal light, and rear reflex reflector, but those certifications did not cover the side-facing reflector surface. The red rear side reflector also did not meet the required photometry, which means it did not reflect light the way the standard requires. The fix uses an added DOT-marked red reflex reflector mounted on the side, as far rearward as practical.
There is no warning sign before this non-compliance condition. You will not feel a change in braking, steering, or handling from the missing side reflector.
Who's affected?
Covers the Fuv across the 2017 and 2018 model years, with exterior lighting listed for both years.
| 2018 Arcimoto Fuv | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2017 Arcimoto Fuv | Exterior lighting |
| 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 this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Without rear side reflex reflectors, the vehicle is less visible from the side, which increases crash risk. There is no warning sign for this visibility problem, so schedule the reflector repair and use extra care around cross traffic until it is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Arcimoto dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Arcimoto Fuv is included in this recall.
- Contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 to schedule the free side-reflector repair that adds the missing rear side reflex reflectors.
- Bring the recall notice if Arcimoto sent one. If not, reference recall number 18V942 when you call.
- Avoid low-light riding until the side reflectors are installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Arcimoto technician adds a reflex reflector to each side of the vehicle so the side-facing light assembly has the required reflector surface. The repair is available now, and parts and labor are free under recall 18V942. Arcimoto has a general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for the same reflector repair should ask Arcimoto customer service how to submit documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 31, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 26, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V942?
Recall 18V942 covers 23 2017-2018 Arcimoto Fuv motorcycles with combination brake light, tail light, and turn signal assemblies that lack rear side reflex reflectors. The vehicles do not meet FMVSS 108, and Arcimoto will add a reflector to each side 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 18V942. If it is, contact Arcimoto or a franchised Arcimoto service location to arrange the free reflector installation. Reference recall number 18V942 and Arcimoto recall number 7F7-H6Y7W-12 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. Arcimoto will add a reflex reflector to each side of the affected Fuv free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced side visibility from the rear side of the motorcycle. Without rear side reflex reflectors, other drivers have less help seeing the vehicle from the side, which raises crash risk. The repair adds the missing reflectors.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V942000 |
|---|---|
| Arcimoto customer service | 1-541-683-6293 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V942 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V942000 |
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 →