CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The high-voltage contactors in the battery system may have electronic drivers that malfunction and overheat. If this happens, the battery can shut down unexpectedly, which causes a loss of motive power and raises the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will replace the contactors and related components at no cost. There are no dealers for this recall, so the repair is done by a factory technician. Owners should contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 to schedule the free repair, and should also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Arcimoto Deliverator | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Arcimoto FUV | 20192020 |