ARCIMOTO DELIVERATOR 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V242000

Make Model Year
ARCIMOTO DELIVERATOR 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-04-27 2021-04-06 2021-04-07

Manufacturers Involved: Arcimoto Inc

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 252

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Arcimoto Inc. "Arcimoto" is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverter"s firmware may allow the vehicle"s battery to shutdown without warning.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Arcimoto will notify owners, and will update the firmware, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 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.