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SevereNHTSA·19V834000·Announced 2019-11-19

Arcimoto Recalls 2019 FUV Motorcycles Due to Inverter Software Error

Arcimoto is recalling 2019 FUV motorcycles because a software error may cause the battery to shut down unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power loss) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Arcimoto Inc is recalling certain 2019 FUV motorcycles. The recall addresses a software error in the hybrid propulsion system's inverter that may cause communication between inverters to time out. This malfunction 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 recall began on January 21, 2020.

Owners should contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 or their local dealer. Dealers will reprogram the inverter software and firmware free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ARCIMOTO FUV
Brand
ARCIMOTO
Manufacturer
Arcimoto Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
18

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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