Management system/energy control module (bms/becm): softwareRecall 21V-242 · Arcimoto vehicles
Arcimoto Inc recall 21V-242 covers 252 Arcimoto vehicles for a management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V242000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.