The defect
Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverters firmware may allow the vehicles battery to shutdown without warning.
The risk
Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Arcimoto Deliverator | 2020, 2021 |
| Arcimoto FUV | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Arcimoto Rapid Responder | 2021 |
| Arcimoto Roadster | 2020, 2021 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
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 Deliverator | 2020 | 0 | 8 |
| Arcimoto Deliverator | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| Arcimoto FUV | 2019 | 0 | 18 |
| Arcimoto FUV | 2020 | 1 | 10 |
| Arcimoto FUV | 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| Arcimoto Rapid Responder | 2021 | 0 | 7 |
| Arcimoto Roadster | 2020 | 0 | 6 |
| Arcimoto Roadster | 2021 | 1 | 6 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2021
92 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the electrical system; Arcimoto Inc filed 30 campaigns in all.
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| 21V972000 15 Dec 2021 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 21V966000 13 Dec 2021 | Autocar, LLC |
| 21V949000 9 Dec 2021 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 21V944000 7 Dec 2021 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 21V941000 6 Dec 2021 | Dennis Eagle Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021