Arcimoto FUV (2019-2020): Electrical system
Recall 20V136000 · Mar 6, 2020 · Arcimoto Inc
66
vehicles affected
66
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V136000
- Date
- Mar 6, 2020
- Maker
- Arcimoto Inc
- Units affected
- 66
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FUV motorcycles. The traction-power harnesses large-gauge cable-lugs may be improperly crimped.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V136000?
1 model: Arcimoto Fuv (2019-2020), about 66 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V136000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.