ARCIMOTO FUV 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V242000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ARCIMOTO | FUV | 2021 |
| 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
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.
Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
