Recall 21V191000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM) Defect in 2019-2020 ARCIMOTO FUV
RECALL This recall affects up to 181 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V191000 |
| Manufacturer | Arcimoto Inc |
| Vehicles Affected | 181 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FUV, and 2020 Deliverator vehicles. The electronic drivers in some of the high voltage (HV) contactors may malfunction and overheat, which could cause the battery to shutdown.
Safety Consequence
An unexpected battery shutdown can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Arcimoto will notify owners, and an Arcimoto factory technician will replace the contactors and related components, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Related Recalls for ARCIMOTO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V507000 | 2022 ARCIMOTO FUV | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR | 581 | |
| 22V223000 | 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE | 516 | |
| 22V175000 | 2020 ARCIMOTO DELIVERATOR | SERVICE BRAKES | 541 | |
| 21V314000 | 2020 ARCIMOTO DELIVERATOR | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 255 | |
| 21V307000 | 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 261 | |
| 21V311000 | 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER | 261 | |
| 21V242000 | 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE | 252 | |
| 20V310000 | 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 98 | |
| 20V136000 | 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 66 | |
| 20V031000 | 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 50 |