NHTSA Campaign 21V242000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

Issued by Arcimoto Inc · Reported Apr 6, 2021 · 252 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverter’s firmware may allow the vehicle’s battery to shutdown without warning.

Consequence

Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Arcimoto will notify owners, and will update the firmware, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ARCIMOTO DELIVERATOR 2020 252
ARCIMOTO DELIVERATOR 2021 252
ARCIMOTO FUV 2019 252
ARCIMOTO FUV 2020 252
ARCIMOTO FUV 2021 252
ARCIMOTO RAPID RESPONDER 2021 252
ARCIMOTO ROADSTER 2020 252
ARCIMOTO ROADSTER 2021 252

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V242000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.