Arcimoto FUV (2019): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 19V834000 · Nov 19, 2019 · Arcimoto Inc
18
vehicles affected
18
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V834000
- Date
- Nov 19, 2019
- Maker
- Arcimoto Inc
- Units affected
- 18
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system > Inverter
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019 FUV motorcycles. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
What can happen
If the battery unexpectedly shuts down, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inverter software/ firmware, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V834000?
1 model: Arcimoto Fuv (2019), about 18 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V834000?
Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inverter software/ firmware, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2020. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
What can happen?
If the battery unexpectedly shuts down, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.