ARCIMOTO FUV 2019: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V834000

Make Model Year
ARCIMOTO FUV 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-01-21 2019-11-19 2019-11-20

Production Dates: 2019-09-19 - 2019-10-24

Manufacturers Involved: Arcimoto Inc

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Arcimoto Inc "Arcimoto" is recalling certain 2019 FUV motorcycles. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.

Consequence

If the battery unexpectedly shuts down, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inverter software/ firmware, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2020. 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.