Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V834000

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

Arcimoto Inc filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-11-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V834000

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

Component
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Manufacturer
Arcimoto Inc
Vehicles affected
18
Reported to NHTSA
2019-11-19
Owners notified
2020-01-21

Defect description

Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019 FUV motorcycles. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.

Safety risk

If the battery unexpectedly shuts down, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inverter software/ firmware, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2020. 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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
ARCIMOTO FUV2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.