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

210511 Arcimoto DELIVERATOR (678)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 11, 2021 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Arcimoto Recall – Inverter Communication May Time Out

A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V311000

Manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 261

MAKEMODELMODEL YEAR(S)
ARCIMOTODELIVERATOR2020
ARCIMOTOFUV2019 – 2021
ARCIMOTORAPID RESPONDER2021
ARCIMOTOROADSTER2020 – 2021

Summary: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2021 Rapid Responder, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.

Remedy: A service technician to reprogram the inverter firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V834 will need to return for the new remedy.

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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