Recall 21V307000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT Defect in 2019-2021 ARCIMOTO FUV
RECALL This recall affects up to 261 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V307000 |
| Manufacturer | Arcimoto Inc |
| Vehicles Affected | 261 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) may have been incorrectly calibrated, causing the SAS to fail to or incorrectly detect a fault.
Safety Consequence
The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
A service technician will update the firmware and replace the idler arm, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 21V191000 | 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM) | 181 | |
| 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 |