Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published June 3, 2020
Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Electrical System Risk of Crash or Fire
Arcimoto is recalling 2019-2020 FUV motorcycles with improperly crimped traction-power harnesses that could cause crashes or fires. Owners must contact customer service for free replacement.
Improperly crimped cable lugs can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it can also cause localized high heat and arcing, increasing the risk of fire.
“Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Electrical System Risk of Crash or Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79186-arcimoto-2020-fuv-recall-electrical-system-risk-of-crash-or. Based on NHTSA recall #20V136000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V136000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on June 3, 2020, that Arcimoto Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 FUV motorcycles due to improperly crimped cable lugs that can cause loss of drive power and fire risk. Owners should contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 for a free replacement of the traction-power harnesses.
How to tell if you have it
Arcimoto FUV, 2019-2020
What to do
Arcimoto will notify owners and replace the traction-power harnesses free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
The hazard
Improperly crimped cable lugs can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The defect can also cause localized high heat and arcing, increasing the risk of fire.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Arcimoto Inc has 9 other recalls on record since 2020-05-27. Other recent recalls include an Arcimoto 2020 FUV power steering failure risk (2022-07-15), a charging system failure risk (2022-06-04), and brake lights staying on (2022-03-23). Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 6 technical service bulletins covering the 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV, with the latest dated 2023-02-17. NHTSA has received 1 owner complaint for the 2020 ARCIMOTO FUV as of 2021-01-04.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019-2020 Arcimoto FUV motorcycle has the traction-power harnesses with large-gauge cable-lugs. The recall began March 24, 2020.
Brand
Arcimoto
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 to arrange free replacement of the traction-power harnesses.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Arcimoto will notify owners and will replace the traction-power harnesses, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
1Recall began
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Arcimoto
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arcimoto to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V136000 — Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Electrical System Risk of Crash or Fire
Hello,
I own a Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Electrical System Risk of Crash or Fire that is covered by recall 20V136000 from Arcimoto.
The official recall notice states: Arcimoto will notify owners and will replace the traction-power harnesses, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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