Arcimoto Fuv recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 3, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Arcimoto Inc recalls 2019–2021 Arcimoto — 4 models

Recall number

21V307000

Brand / firm

Arcimoto

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 261 units

Why it was recalled

The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.