2019 Arcimoto FUV recall: hybrid / ev battery
⚠️ What's wrong
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019 FUV motorcycles. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
💥 The risk
If the battery unexpectedly shuts down, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inverter software/ firmware, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V834000
- Manufacturer
- Arcimoto Inc
- Vehicles affected
- 18
- Component
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 21, 2020
- Built
- Sep 19, 2019 – Oct 24, 2019
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.