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Campaign 21V-242

Inverter’s firmware may allow the vehicle’s battery to shutdown without warning

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Defect summary

Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverter’s firmware may allow the vehicle’s battery to shutdown without warning.

Consequence

Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V242000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-242
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
ArcimotoDeliverator2020 to 20210
ArcimotoFUV2019 to 20210
ArcimotoRapid Responder20210
ArcimotoRoadster2020 to 20211
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.