CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A software error can cause communication between the vehicle's inverters to time out, which may trigger an unexpected battery shutdown. When that happens, the vehicle loses power immediately, which increases the risk of a crash.
A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware at no cost to you. Owners can contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. If your vehicle was previously repaired under Recall 19V834, it will still need to return for this new remedy.
Check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer or Arcimoto customer service to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Arcimoto Deliverator | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Arcimoto FUV | 201920202021 |
| Arcimoto Rapid Responder | 2021 |
| Arcimoto Roadster | 20202021 |