Arcimoto Recall 21V191000: Electrical System, Propulsion System

NHTSA recall 21V191000 · announced March 18, 2021 · filed by Arcimoto Inc · 181 units affected

The problem

Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FUV, and 2020 Deliverator vehicles. The electronic drivers in some of the high voltage (HV) contactors may malfunction and overheat, which could cause the battery to shutdown.

The risk

An unexpected battery shutdown can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Arcimoto will notify owners, and an Arcimoto factory technician will replace the contactors and related components, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Arcimoto Deliverator
• 2019 Arcimoto Fuv
• 2020 Arcimoto Fuv

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.