Arcimoto Inc | NHTSA Recall #21V307000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V307000 by Arcimoto Inc. Affecting 2019-2021 fuv, 2020 deliverator, 2020-2021 roadster, and 2021 rapid responder motorcycles Includes 261 affected units, Failure Mode May Cause Over Steer, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019-2021 fuv, 2020 deliverator, 2020-2021 roadster, and 2021 rapid responder motorcycles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V307000
Manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc
Report Received Date: 2021-05-03T00:00:00
Subject: Failure mode may cause over steer
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 261

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89.49

Metadata

SID: row-9rdi.2srj-fi57
NHTSA ID: 21V307000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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