Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Manufacturer
- Arcimoto Inc
- Vehicles affected
- 25
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-11-20
- Owners notified
- 2020-01-21
Defect description
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019 FUV motorcycles. A component of the display board may short circuit causing the communication and display circuit boards to shutdown.
Safety risk
If the communication or display board shuts down, the battery may shutdown causing a sudden loss of power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will trim the pins of the 5V regulator, and apply a layer of protective tape, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.