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Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Power Steering Failure Risk

Arcimoto recalls 2019-2022 FUV models due to electrical harness connector detachment causing power steering loss. Owners must return HV control board cover for free fix.

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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Arcimoto is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV electric vehicles because a faulty electrical connector can detach, causing sudden power steering and drive power loss. This increases crash risk during normal driving conditions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79195-arcimoto-2020-fuv-recall-power-steering-failure-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79195-arcimoto-2020-fuv-recall-power-steering-failure-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V507000

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“Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Power Steering Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79195-arcimoto-2020-fuv-recall-power-steering-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V507000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V507000).

NHTSA announced on July 15, 2022, that Arcimoto Inc. is recalling certain hybrid electric vehicles due to an electrical system hazard. An improperly latched harness connector can detach, causing a sudden loss of power steering and drive power. Owners should contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 for a free remedy.

How to tell if you have it

  • Arcimoto Deliverator, 2020-2022
  • Arcimoto FUV, 2019-2022
  • Arcimoto Rapid Responder, 2021
  • Arcimoto Roadster, 2020-2022

What to do

Arcimoto will replace the HV control board cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.

The hazard

According to NHTSA records, an improperly latched harness connector can detach, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering and drive power. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Arcimoto Inc has had 9 other recalls on record since May 27, 2020. Other recent recalls of similar products include Toyota Lexus RZ 2026 Recall: Electrical System Risk of Crash (June 18, 2026), Rivian 2027 R2 Vehicles Recall: Electrical System Risk of Crash (Sept. 29, 2026), and Ford Mustang 2025 Electrical System Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Power Loss (Aug. 25, 2026). Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 6 technical service bulletins or other communications covering the 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV with a latest date of Feb. 17, 2023.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Arcimoto vehicles with model years 2019-2022 FUV, 2020-2022 Roadster, Deliverator, or 2021 Rapid Responder hybrid electric models. The recall was notified to owners via mail on September 14, 2022.

  • Brand
    Arcimoto
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Replace HV Control Board Cover

    Arcimoto will replace the high voltage control board cover free of charge to prevent connector detachment.

  2. Contact Customer Service

    Owners can contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 for assistance with the replacement.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Arcimoto will replace the HV control board cover, free of charge. Owner notification letter were mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Jul 15, 202212. Owner letters mailed: Sep 14, 202222022
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Contact Arcimoto

We’ve drafted a message you can send Arcimoto to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 22V507000 — Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Power Steering Failure Risk

Hello,

I own a Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Power Steering Failure Risk that is covered by recall 22V507000 from Arcimoto.

The official recall notice states: Arcimoto will replace the HV control board cover, free of charge. Owner notification letter were mailed September 14, 2022. 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.

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Where this comes from

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.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V507000 (July 15, 2022)
  • 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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