ARCIMOTO FUV 2020: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V311000

Make Model Year
ARCIMOTO FUV 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-05-27 2021-05-04 2021-05-04

Production Dates: 2019-09-19 - 2020-02-17

Manufacturers Involved: Arcimoto Inc

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 261

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 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.