Arcimoto is recalling 2019-2021 FUV and related electric motorcycles due to potential battery shutdown without warning, which could increase crash risk. Owners will receive free firmware updates.
Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Arcimoto is recalling certain 2019-2021 electric motorcycles because their battery system might shut down unexpectedly, potentially causing a crash. This affects owners who need to update the vehicle's firmware to prevent sudden power loss.
The vehicle's battery may shut down unexpectedly due to outdated firmware, causing loss of motive power. This could lead to a crash if the rider is unable to control the vehicle.
Owners of Arcimoto 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator, Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder electric motorcycles are affected. Riders using these vehicles without the firmware update are at risk of sudden power loss.
Check for Arcimoto 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator, Roadster, or 2021 Rapid Responder models. The recall started April 27, 2021, and applies to vehicles sold between 2019 and 2021.
Contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 to receive a free firmware update.
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.
The recall is happening because the vehicle's battery may shut down unexpectedly due to outdated firmware, which could cause loss of motive power and increase crash risk.
Your vehicle is affected if it is an Arcimoto 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator, Roadster, or 2021 Rapid Responder model.
The recall began April 27, 2021, but the firmware update is free and available immediately through customer service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arcimoto to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V242000 — Arcimoto Arcimoto Hello, I own a Arcimoto that is covered by recall 21V242000 from Arcimoto. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
