ARCIMOTO FUV 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V191000

Make Model Year
ARCIMOTO FUV 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-29 2021-03-18 2021-03-18

Production Dates: 2019-09-19 - 2019-10-03

Manufacturers Involved: Arcimoto Inc

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 181

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Arcimoto Inc "Arcimoto" is recalling certain 2019-2020 FUV, and 2020 Deliverator vehicles. The electronic drivers in some of the high voltage "HV" contactors may malfunction and overheat, which could cause the battery to shutdown.

Consequence

An unexpected battery shutdown can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Arcimoto will notify owners, and an Arcimoto factory technician will replace the contactors and related components, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. The recall began March 29, 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.