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

Make : EXCALIBUR Model : ROADSTER Year : 2020
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V242000
Date Owner's Notified: 2021-04-27 Date Received by ODI: 2021-04-06 Date Added to Database: 2021-04-07
Manufacturers Involved: Arcimoto Inc
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 252
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.