Arcimoto Electric Vehicles Recalled: Inverter Software Error Causes Battery Shutdown Risk
Arcimoto is recalling 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder vehicles due to a software error that may cause unexpected battery shutdown, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Arcimoto or NHTSA for remedy details.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Risk-of-harm product with no reported injuries. A software defect causes unexpected power loss while driving, creating significant crash risk, but the source contains no reports of actual injuries or property damage.
Plain-English summary
Arcimoto Inc is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder vehicles. The affected vehicles contain a software error in the electrical system that may cause communication between inverters to time out, resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power while the vehicle is in operation, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners will receive notification and can contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 to schedule service. The remedy involves a service technician reprogramming the inverter firmware at no charge. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V834 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ARCIMOTO FUV, DELIVERATOR, RAPID RESPONDER, ROADSTER
- Brand
- ARCIMOTO
- Manufacturer
- Arcimoto Inc
- Category
- Vehicle
- Affected units
- 261
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 (4)
- FUV
- DELIVERATOR
- RAPID RESPONDER
- ROADSTER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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