The defect
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.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Arcimoto Deliverator | 2020 |
| Arcimoto FUV | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Arcimoto Rapid Responder | 2021 |
| Arcimoto Roadster | 2020, 2021 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 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 Deliverator | 2020 | 0 | 8 |
| 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 hybrid propulsion system recalls in 2021
2 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the hybrid propulsion system; Arcimoto Inc filed 30 campaigns in all.
| 21V839000 26 Oct 2021 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021