2019–2021 Arcimoto FUV & 2020–2021 Arcimoto Roadster + 2 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2021 Rapid Responder, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
💥 The risk
A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V834 will need to return for the new remedy.
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
- 21V311000
- Manufacturer
- Arcimoto Inc
- Vehicles affected
- 261
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 27, 2021
- 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.