The defect
Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV, 2020-2022 Roadster, Deliverator and 2021 Rapid Responder hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage (HV) control board cover may prevent the high voltage connector from latching properly to the plug.
The risk
An improperly latched harness connector can detach, and result in a sudden loss of power steering and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Arcimoto will replace the HV control board cover, free of charge. Owner notification letter were mailed September 14, 2022. 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, 2022 |
| Arcimoto FUV | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Arcimoto Rapid Responder | 2021 |
| Arcimoto Roadster | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
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 Deliverator | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Arcimoto FUV | 2019 | 0 | 18 |
| Arcimoto FUV | 2020 | 1 | 10 |
| Arcimoto FUV | 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| Arcimoto FUV | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Arcimoto Rapid Responder | 2021 | 0 | 7 |
| Arcimoto Roadster | 2020 | 0 | 6 |
| Arcimoto Roadster | 2021 | 1 | 6 |
| Arcimoto Roadster | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2022
115 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the electrical system; Arcimoto Inc filed 30 campaigns in all.
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| 22V926000 14 Dec 2022 | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| 22V924000 13 Dec 2022 | Easymile Inc. |
| 22V922000 13 Dec 2022 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 22V913000 9 Dec 2022 | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022