Arcimoto recalls 2019-2021 FUV models due to software error causing battery shutdowns that increase crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free firmware update.
A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Arcimoto is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV electric vehicles because a software error can cause unexpected battery shutdowns, increasing crash risk. Owners must get a free firmware update from a service technician.
A software error causes communication between inverters to time out, which can lead to an unexpected battery shutdown. This loss of power increases the risk of a crash while driving.
Owners of Arcimoto 2019-2021 FUV, 2021 Rapid Responder, 2020 Deliverator, and 2020-2021 Roadster models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential battery shutdowns.
Check if your vehicle has a model year between 2019 and 2021. The affected models include FUV, Rapid Responder, Deliverator, and Roadster. Owners received notification letters mailed May 27, 2021.
Call Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 to schedule a free firmware update.
A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware to fix the software error.
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.
Due to a software error that can cause communication between inverters to time out, leading to unexpected battery shutdowns and increased crash risk.
Yes, vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V834 will need to return for the new firmware update.
Notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arcimoto to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V311000 — Arcimoto Arcimoto Hello, I own a Arcimoto that is covered by recall 21V311000 from Arcimoto. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
