Vehicle recall 21V191000 · March 18, 2021
Arcimoto FUV and Deliverator
The electronic drivers in some of the high voltage (HV) contactors may malfunction and overheat, which could cause the battery to 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 2019-2020 FUV, and 2020 Deliverator vehicles. The electronic drivers in some of the high voltage (HV) contactors may malfunction and overheat, which could cause the battery to shutdown.
- Consequence
- An unexpected battery shutdown can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 21V191000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 18, 2021
- Filed by
- Arcimoto Inc
- Owner notification
- March 29, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 181
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm); Electrical system › Propulsion system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Arcimoto Deliverator (2020): 2020
- Arcimoto FUV (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
Has your Arcimoto been repaired?
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