Recall 21V311000

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Report Date
20210504
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Affected Vehicles
7 models

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 ARCIMOTO FUV
2020 ARCIMOTO DELIVERATOR
2020 ARCIMOTO FUV
2020 ARCIMOTO ROADSTER
2021 ARCIMOTO FUV
2021 ARCIMOTO RAPID RESPONDER
2021 ARCIMOTO ROADSTER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.