Arcimoto Recall 21V311000: Hybrid Propulsion System, Inverter

NHTSA recall 21V311000 · announced May 4, 2021 · filed by Arcimoto Inc · 261 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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
• 2021 Arcimoto Fuv
• 2021 Arcimoto Rapid Responder
• 2020 Arcimoto Roadster
• 2021 Arcimoto Roadster

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