The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V136000·Announced 2020-03-06

Arcimoto Recalls 2019-2020 FUV Motorcycles Due to Wiring Defect

Arcimoto is recalling 2019-2020 FUV motorcycles because improperly crimped cable lugs may cause loss of drive power or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring) that explicitly increases the risk of fire and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Arcimoto Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 FUV motorcycles. The recall involves 66 vehicles where the traction-power harnesses may have large-gauge cable-lugs that are improperly crimped.

This defect can cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the improper crimping can cause localized high heat and arcing, increasing the risk of fire.

Arcimoto will notify owners and replace the traction-power harnesses free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ARCIMOTO FUV
Brand
ARCIMOTO
Manufacturer
Arcimoto Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
66

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FUV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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