Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 5, 2021
Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Steering Failure Risk
Arcimoto recalls 2019-2021 FUV models due to steering sensor calibration issues that may cause oversteer and crash risk. Owners received notifications in May 2021.
Arcimoto is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV motorcycles because the steering angle sensor might not detect faults properly, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact customer service for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79191-arcimoto-2020-fuv-recall-steering-failure-risk.
“Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Steering Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79191-arcimoto-2020-fuv-recall-steering-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V307000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V307000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on March 5, 2021, that Arcimoto Inc is recalling certain FUV, Deliverator, Roadster, and Rapid Responder motorcycles due to a steering defect. The hazard involves inverters applying unequal torque, which can cause oversteer and increase the risk of a crash.
How to tell if you have it
Arcimoto FUV, 2019-2021
Arcimoto Deliverator, 2020
Arcimoto Roadster, 2020-2021
Arcimoto Rapid Responder, 2021
What to do
A service technician will update the firmware and replace the idler arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
The hazard
The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash. The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) may have been incorrectly calibrated, causing the SAS to fail to or incorrectly detect a fault.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Arcimoto Inc has 9 other recalls on record since 2020-05-27. Other recent recalls of similar products include Honda 2023 CMX300 Motorcycle Recall: Steering Screw Detachment Risk (2026-03-12), Yamaha XTZ690 (2025) Recall: Turn Signals May Fail, Risk of Crash (2026-06-05), and Honda CMX500 2017 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash or Injury (2026-07-30).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019-2021 FUV, Deliverator, Roadster, or Rapid Responder models. The recall was notified to owners via mail starting May 27, 2021.
Brand
Arcimoto
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Arcimoto at 1-541-683-6293 for free firmware updates and idler arm replacement.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
A service technician will update the firmware and replace the idler arm, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 3 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
No, the recall requires a service technician to update firmware and replace the idler arm. You can continue using the vehicle until the repair is completed.
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 21V307000 — Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Steering Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Steering Failure Risk that is covered by recall 21V307000 from Arcimoto.
The official recall notice states: A service technician will update the firmware and replace the idler arm, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. 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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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