Arcimoto Electric Vehicles Recalled: Inverter Software Error Causes Battery Shutdown Risk

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

2020 ARCIMOTO DELIVERATOR

Brand

ARCIMOTO

Manufacturer

Arcimoto Inc

Category

Vehicle

Hazard

• power-loss
• battery-shutdown
• crash-risk

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.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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