The defect
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019 FUV motorcycles. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
The risk
If the battery unexpectedly shuts down, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inverter software/ firmware, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Arcimoto FUV | 2019 |
Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcimoto FUV | 2019 | 0 | 18 |
Other hybrid propulsion system recalls in 2019
7 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the hybrid propulsion system; Arcimoto Inc filed 30 campaigns in all.
| 19V833000 19 Nov 2019 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 19V810000 13 Nov 2019 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 19V599000 14 Aug 2019 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 19V491000 26 Jun 2019 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 19V310000 17 Apr 2019 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 19V099000 15 Feb 2019 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019