01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Arcimoto Roadster recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V507000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- July 15, 2022
- Potential units
- 581campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV, 2020-2022 Roadster, Deliverator and 2021 Rapid Responder hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage (HV) control board cover may prevent the high voltage connector from latching properly to the plug.
Why it matters: An improperly latched harness connector can detach, and result in a sudden loss of power steering and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Arcimoto will replace the HV control board cover, free of charge. Owner notification letter were mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Owner notification: September 14, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 22V223000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 6, 2022
- Potential units
- 516campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto, Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV, 2021-2022 Rapid Responder, 2020-2022 Deliverator, and Roadster motorcycles. When the battery is at freezing temperatures, the vehicle control unit may inadvertently disable vehicle charging from a power outlet.
Why it matters: A disabled charging system may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle in an uncharged state, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
An Arcimoto service technician will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Owner notification: June 3, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 22V175000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Report received
- March 23, 2022
- Potential units
- 541campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Deliverator, 2019-2022 FUV, 2021-2022 Rapid Responder, and 2020-2022 Roadster motorcycles. The brake pressure switch may corrode after exposure to salt and chemicals found in de-icers, causing the brake lights to illuminate constantly.
Why it matters: Brake lights that remain illuminated can cause confusion to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to contact Arcimoto to schedule a service appointment to have the brake pressure switch inspected and dielectric grease added to the connection to prevent the brake lights from remaining on. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Owner notification: May 27, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 21V311000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Report received
- May 4, 2021
- Potential units
- 261campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: May 27, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 21V307000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- May 3, 2021
- Potential units
- 261campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) may have been incorrectly calibrated, causing the SAS to fail to or incorrectly detect a fault.
Why it matters: The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
A service technician will update the firmware and replace the idler arm, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Owner notification: May 27, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
NHTSA 21V242000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 6, 2021
- Potential units
- 252campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverterÂs firmware may allow the vehicleÂs battery to shutdown without warning.
Why it matters: Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner notification: April 27, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH