Electrical system: softwareRecall 21V-311 · Arcimoto vehicles
Arcimoto Inc recall 21V-311 covers 261 Arcimoto vehicles for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V311000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2021 Rapid Responder, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
The risk
A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V834 will need to return for the new remedy.
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
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.