NHTSA recall 21V242000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) › Software
Arcimoto Deliverator and 3 more
Reported Apr 6, 2021252 vehicles affectedArcimoto Inc
The defect
Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverters firmware may allow the vehicles battery to shutdown without warning.
The risk
Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Arcimoto will notify owners, and will update the firmware, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.