NHTSA Recall 21V242000
Filed by Arcimoto Inc. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2021-04-06. An estimated 252 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverterÂ’s firmware may allow the vehicleÂ’s battery to shutdown without warning.
Risk
Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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.