The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V833000·Announced 2019-11-19

Arcimoto Recalls 2019 FUV Motorcycles Due to Inverter Software Defect

Arcimoto is recalling 2019 FUV motorcycles because an inverter defect may cause unexpected battery shutdowns, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the inverter software free of charge.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (inverter software) that causes immediate loss of power, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Arcimoto Inc. is recalling certain 2019 FUV motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect in the hybrid propulsion system inverter, where the broadcast may exceed its current limit. This issue can result in an unexpected battery shutdown.

If the battery shuts down unexpectedly, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, which increases the risk of a crash. The manufacturer has not yet provided a specific notification schedule for owners.

Dealers will reprogram the inverter software to correct the issue at no charge to the owner. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
ARCIMOTO FUV
Brand
ARCIMOTO
Manufacturer
Arcimoto Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
22

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FUV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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