Arcimoto Inc: Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Arcimoto Inc in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 20, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Short Circuit May Cause Loss of Vehicle Control
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019 FUV motorcycles. A component of the display board may short circuit causing the communication and display circuit boards to shutdown.
NHTSA ID: 19V830000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
If the communication or display board shuts down, the battery may shutdown causing a sudden loss of power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will trim the pins of the 5V regulator, and apply a layer of protective tape, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.27
November 19, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Inverter Communication May Time Out
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.
NHTSA ID: 19V834000
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
If the battery unexpectedly shuts down, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 19, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Ignition Switch Missing Labels
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019 FUV motorcycles. The ignition switch is missing the word "Ignition" and the "Off" position is not labeled with the word "Off." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 19V832000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
The missing word labels could lead to operator error, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will replace the key switch trim ring with a laser-etched key switch that contains an "Ignition" and "Off" label, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6923.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.47
November 19, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Inverter Broadcast Exceeds Current Limit
Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019 FUV motorcycles. The inverter broadcast may exceed its current limit, resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
NHTSA ID: 19V833000
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
If the battery unexpectedly shuts down, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Aricmoto will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the inverter software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 5, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
High Voltage System may Short
Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019 FUV vehicles. The braided shielding of the high-voltage harness may short against an energized component causing a main fuse to blow, resulting in a loss of traction power.
NHTSA ID: 19V791000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 13
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the harness and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer began owner notifications on January 17, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 11, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Tie Rods May Separate
Arcimoto, Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain Arcimoto FUV motorcycles. There may be insufficient thread engagement between the inner and outer tie rods, possibly resulting in the separation of the tie rod assembly.
NHTSA ID: 19V728000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
A tie rod separation can cause a loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Arcimoto is still finalizing a remedy to better secure the tie rods, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100