Arcimoto recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Arcimoto Deliverator 2020
- Arcimoto Fuv 2019–2021
- Arcimoto Rapid Responder 2021
- Arcimoto Roadster 2020–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V311000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Arcimoto Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 4, 2021
- Owners notified
- May 27, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 261
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter; Electrical system › Software
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: Steering May 3, 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.