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NHTSA Recall 21V191000: Propulsion system (electrical system) and management system/energy control module (bms/becm) (electrical system)

Arcimoto Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 181 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Arcimoto Deliverator.

181
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (March 29)
NHTSA campaign21V191000
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY › MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Report receivedMarch 18, 2021
Owner notificationMarch 29, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V191000

Make and modelModel years
Arcimoto Deliverator2020
Arcimoto Fuv2019, 2020

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.