Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 18, 2021
Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Battery Shutdown Risk
Arcimoto is recalling 2019-2020 FUV and 2020 Deliverator vehicles due to potential battery shutdown causing loss of motive power and crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free contactor replacement.
Arcimoto is recalling certain 2019-2020 FUV and 2020 Deliverator vehicles because faulty high-voltage contactors may cause battery shutdown, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the contactors replaced by a factory technician to prevent potential loss of power. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79189-arcimoto-2020-fuv-recall-battery-shutdown-risk.
“Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Battery Shutdown Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79189-arcimoto-2020-fuv-recall-battery-shutdown-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V191000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V191000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on March 18, 2021, that Arcimoto Inc is recalling certain 2019-2020 FUV and 2020 Deliverator vehicles due to an electrical system hazard. An unexpected battery shutdown can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Arcimoto FUV, 2019-2020
Arcimoto Deliverator, 2020
What to do
Arcimoto will notify owners, and an Arcimoto factory technician will replace the contactors and related components, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
The hazard
The electronic drivers in some of the high voltage (HV) contactors may malfunction and overheat, which could cause the battery to shutdown. This unexpected shutdown can result in a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Arcimoto Inc has issued 9 other recalls since May 27, 2020. Recent similar recalls include an Arcimoto 2020 FUV recall for power steering failure on July 15, 2022, and a charging system failure risk on June 4, 2022. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Ford Escape PHEV (2020) battery failure risk on November 14, 2025, and a Rivian 2027 R2 vehicles electrical system risk on September 29, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a 2019-2020 FUV or 2020 Deliverator model. The recall began March 29, 2021, and Arcimoto will notify owners directly.
Brand
Arcimoto
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Arcimoto Customer Service
Call 1-541-683-6293 to schedule a free contactor replacement by a factory technician.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 11 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Arcimoto
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arcimoto to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V191000 — Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Battery Shutdown Risk
Hello,
I own a Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Battery Shutdown Risk that is covered by recall 21V191000 from Arcimoto.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
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.
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