Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 27, 2020
Arcimoto 2020 FUV: Hydraulic Brake Hoses May Increase Crash Risk
Arcimoto is recalling 2019-2020 FUV motorcycles with non-compliant hydraulic brake hoses that may increase stopping distance and crash risk. Owners must have the brake hoses replaced free of charge by factory technicians.
“Arcimoto 2020 FUV: Hydraulic Brake Hoses May Increase Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79188-arcimoto-2020-fuv-hydraulic-brake-hoses-may-increase-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V310000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V310000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on May 27, 2020, that Arcimoto Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 FUV motorcycles due to non-compliant hydraulic brake hoses that increase crash risk. Owners should contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 for a free replacement of the hose assemblies.
How to tell if you have it
Arcimoto FUV, 2019-2020
What to do
Arcimoto will notify owners and replace the hydraulic brake hose assemblies free of charge using factory technicians. The recall began July 16, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
The hazard
Non-compliant hydraulic brake hoses may lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The brake hose assemblies lack DOT markings and may fail constriction testing, failing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 106.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Arcimoto Inc has issued 9 other recalls since June 3, 2020, including a July 15, 2022 recall for power steering failure risk and a June 4, 2022 recall for charging system failure risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include Honda's Nov. 12, 2025 brake recall for the 2020 Acura ILX and Harley-Davidson's April 13, 2026 rear brake line recall for 2025 FLHC motorcycles.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019-2020 Arcimoto FUV motorcycles with hydraulic brake hoses that don't have a DOT marking. The recall started July 16, 2020, and affects vehicles sold during this period.
Brand
Arcimoto
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Arcimoto
Reach out to Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 to schedule a free brake hose replacement.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Arcimoto will notify owners and will replace the hydraulic brake hose assemblies, free of charge, using factory technicians. The recall began July 16, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 50 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
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 20V310000 — Arcimoto 2020 FUV: Hydraulic Brake Hoses May Increase Crash Risk
Hello,
I own a Arcimoto 2020 FUV: Hydraulic Brake Hoses May Increase Crash Risk that is covered by recall 20V310000 from Arcimoto.
The official recall notice states: Arcimoto will notify owners and will replace the hydraulic brake hose assemblies, free of charge, using factory technicians. The recall began July 16, 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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