Arcimoto Recall of certain FUV, Deliverator, Rapid Responder, Roadster motorcycles

April 14, 2021 Motor Sports NewsWire Powersports, Recall Comments Off on Arcimoto Recall of certain FUV, Deliverator, Rapid Responder, Roadster motorcycles
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 14, 2021 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Arcimoto Recall: Exceeding Charge Limit May Cause Battery Shutdown

Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V242000

Manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 252

MAKEMODELMODEL YEAR(S)
ARCIMOTODELIVERATOR2019 – 2021
ARCIMOTOFUV2019 – 2021
ARCIMOTORAPID RESPONDER2019 – 2021
ARCIMOTOROADSTER2019 – 2021

Summary: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, Deliverator, Rapid Responder, Roadster motorcycles. The inverter?s firmware may allow the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (aka “regen”) to exceed the Current Charge Limits and cause the Battery Management System to open the main contractor.

Remedy: Arcimoto will notify owners, and will update the firmware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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