Tie Rod Separation – 2023 Arcimoto FUV & MUV Hybrid Electric Motorcycles

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-693 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Arcimoto Inc Submission Date : OCT 13, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-693 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Arcimoto Inc Address : 2034 W. 2nd Ave Eugene OR 97402 Company phone : 5416836293 Population : Number of potentially involved : 94 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Arcimoto FUV & MUV Vehicle Type : MOTORCYCLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : In accordance with Part 573 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Arcimoto Inc. hereby reports the presence of a potential safety defect and intends to recall (94) ninety-four vehicles produced between January 1, 2023 and September 6, 2023. Due to all or some of these parts received between June 22, 2022 and December 9, 2022 may have been out of tolerance. The safety risk is inadequate thread length of engagement (LoE) between inner and outer tie-rods, when clocking the splines. Defect occurs when, LoE between inner and outer tie-rods is inadequate, certain compressive forces may cause the separation of the tie-rod assembly, which would make the vehicle more difficult to control and increase the likelihood of a crash. Production Dates : JAN 01, 2023 – SEP 06, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 7F7ATR315PER00001 End : 7F7ATR316PER00086 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 7F7ABR311PER00001 End : 7F7ADR315LER00006 Not sequential VIN Range 3 : Begin : 7F7ATR315PER00001 End : 7F7ABR317PER00004 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : There is a possibility of inadequate thread length of engagement (LoE) between inner and outer tie-rods, when clocking the splines. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The safety risk is that, if the length of the tie rod is out of tolerance it could dislodge itself. This dislodging would result in a sudden loss of steering, which will make the vehicle more difficult to control and increase the likelihood of a crash. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-693 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Cause : There were out of specification parts received between the dates of June 2022 thru December 2022. These parts have the ability to cause an out of tolerance and this defect can occur. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : There is no warning or indication. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : 002089/00317 Coupler, Spline, Pitman arm. Component Description : Coupler, Spline, Pitman arm. Component Part Number : 002089/00317 Component Name 2 : 003022/007669 Pitman Arm, Strong Weldment Component Description : Pitman Arm, Strong Weldment Component Part Number : 003022/007669 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Arcimoto Address : 2034 W 2nd Ave Eugene Oregon 97402 Country : United States Chronology : On September 6, 2023 the Quality Department first discovered and began restricting any vehicles with tie rod LoE measurement out of spec, 51.3mm measured from the jam nut to the groove cut in the inner tie rod. quality restricted non-conforming 002089/003017 couplers and in-process pitman arms (003022/007669). We have added a new requirement to go on the Outgoing Inspector’s checklist to look for this defect specifically on all vehicles moving forward. On September 8, 2023 the Quality Department and the Engineering Department met to discuss root cause, and how to correct. An investigation is negan immediately. On September 11, 2023 Quality and Engineering presented findings. to the Executive Safety Committee Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-693 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 meeting. Unanimously voted that the severity of the defect, warranted be a recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to contact Arcimoto to schedule a service appointment to have their Tie Rod inspected, and adjusted as necessary. There will be no charge to vehicle owners for this service. To the best of our knowledge, no owners have incurred any costs resulting from this defect. There will be no reimbursement plan as Arcimoto trained technicians are the only ones allowed to repair this defect. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : We have added a new requirement to go on the Outgoing Inspector’s checklist to look for this defect specifically on all vehicles moving forward. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On September 6, 2023 the Quality Department first discovered and began restricting any vehicles with tie rod LoE measurement out of spec, 51.3mm measured from the jam nut to the groove cut in the inner tie rod. quality restricted non-conforming 002089/003017 couplers and in-process pitman arms (003022/007669). We have added a new requirement to go on the Outgoing Inspector’s checklist to look for this defect specifically on all vehicles moving forward. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 30, 2023 – DEC 14, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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