NHTSA campaign 18V946000 · Arcimoto campaign 7F7-A3Z5C-12
Arcimoto Recall 18V-946: Battery Shutdown May Occur Unexpectedly
NHTSA recall 18V946000 (Arcimoto campaign 7F7-A3Z5C-12) was reported by Arcimoto Inc on December 31, 2018, with 23 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Arcimoto FUV for model years 2017–2018. Owners were notified on February 26, 2019, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V946000 (also written 18V-946 or 18V946)
- Filed by
- Arcimoto Inc
- Arcimoto campaign number
- 7F7-A3Z5C-12
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 23 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 18V946000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Arcimoto
All Arcimoto recallsNHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 18V946000.
Defect description
Arcimoto, Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. Over time, increased resistance at the battery connection may result in the Battery Management System unexpectedly shutting down propulsion power.
Safety consequence
A sudden loss of propulsion power may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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-A3Z5C-12.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 18V946000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.