Arcimoto Inc: Safety Recalls in 2021
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Arcimoto Inc in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 1, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Bolt May Fail and Cause Loss of Traction Power
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain TRiO conversion kits. The bolt that connects the shock hoop to the pivot plate may fail and cause an immediate loss of traction power.
NHTSA ID: 21E087000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
Loss of traction power can make the vehicle more difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Arcimoto will inspect and rework to ensure the lockthread is present, and re-torque the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 22, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 4, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Seat Belt Retractors Spool Sleeve May Be Cracked
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The seat belt retractor spool sleeve may be cracked, allowing broken pieces to block the seat belt from retracting.
NHTSA ID: 21V314000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 255
Consequence Summary:
A seat belt that fails to retract increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
A service technician will replace the seat belt retractor, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.84
May 4, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Inverter Communication May Time Out
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.
NHTSA ID: 21V311000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 261
Consequence Summary:
A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93
May 3, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Failure Mode May Cause Over Steer
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.
NHTSA ID: 21V307000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 261
Consequence Summary:
The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.49
April 6, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Exceeding Charge Limit May Cause Battery Shutdown
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.
NHTSA ID: 21V242000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 252
Consequence Summary:
Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.34
March 18, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
HV Contactors May Malfunction and Shutdown Battery
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FUV, and 2020 Deliverator vehicles. The electronic drivers in some of the high voltage (HV) contactors may malfunction and overheat, which could cause the battery to shutdown.
NHTSA ID: 21V191000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 181
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected battery shutdown can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Arcimoto will notify owners, and an Arcimoto factory technician will replace the contactors and related components, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
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