Vehicle recall 19V834000 · November 19, 2019
2019 Arcimoto FUV
Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the battery unexpectedly shuts down, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V834000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 19, 2019
- Filed by
- Arcimoto Inc
- Owner notification
- January 21, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Arcimoto FUV (2019): 2019
Has your Arcimoto been repaired?
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