Recall 21V311000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER Defect in 2019-2021 ARCIMOTO FUV
RECALL This recall affects up to 261 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V311000 |
| Manufacturer | Arcimoto Inc |
| Vehicles Affected | 261 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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 | |
| 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 |