Arcimoto recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Arcimoto Fuv 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V834000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Arcimoto Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 19, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jan 21, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 19, 2019 to Oct 24, 2019
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Arcimoto recall: Steering Oct 13, 2023
- Arcimoto recall: Electrical system Jul 15, 2022
- Arcimoto recall: Electrical system Apr 6, 2022
- Arcimoto recall: Service brakes Mar 23, 2022
- Arcimoto recall: Seat belts May 4, 2021
- Arcimoto recall: Hybrid propulsion system May 4, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.