CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Arcimoto, Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV, 2021-2022 Rapid Responder, 2020-2022 Deliverator, and Roadster motorcycles. When the battery is at freezing temperatures, the vehicle control unit may inadvertently disable vehicle charging from a power outlet.
- Risk
- A disabled charging system may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle in an uncharged state, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- An Arcimoto service technician will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
When the battery is at freezing temperatures, the vehicle control unit may inadvertently disable charging from a power outlet. A disabled charging system can leave the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without a charge, which may cause the vehicle to stall and increases the risk of a crash.
An authorized Arcimoto service technician will update the vehicle's firmware to correct the problem. The repair is free of charge. Owners who have not yet had the update can contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Arcimoto Deliverator | 202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Arcimoto FUV | 2019202020212022 |
| Arcimoto Rapid Responder | 20212022 |
| Arcimoto Roadster | 202020212022 |