2021 Arcimoto Rapid Responder: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2021 Arcimoto Rapid Responder. The newest campaign is 22V507000. NHTSA received the report on 15 Jul 2022. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Propulsion System / Cables / Fastener/Connector. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 22V507000, in the NHTSA record

Arcimoto will replace the HV control board cover, free of charge. Owner notification letter were mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.

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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 2,667 units in total.

22V50700015 Jul 2022Electrical System / Propulsion System / Cables / Fastener/Connector
22V2230006 Apr 2022Electrical System / Propulsion System / Charging / Module / Software
22V17500023 Mar 2022Service Brakes
21V3140004 May 2021Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
21V3110004 May 2021Hybrid Propulsion System / Inverter
21V3070003 May 2021Steering / Linkages / Arm / Idler and Attachment
21V2420006 Apr 2021Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery / Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) / Software

22V507000Received 15 Jul 2022. 581 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Cables / Fastener/Connector
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV, 2020-2022 Roadster, Deliverator and 2021 Rapid Responder hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage (HV) control board cover may prevent the high voltage connector from latching properly to the plug.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An improperly latched harness connector can detach, and result in a sudden loss of power steering and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto will replace the HV control board cover, free of charge. Owner notification letter were mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Sep 2022.
22V223000Received 6 Apr 2022. 516 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Charging / Module / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto, Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV, 2021-2022 Rapid Responder, 2020-2022 Deliverator, and Roadster motorcycles. When the battery is at freezing temperatures, the vehicle control unit may inadvertently disable vehicle charging from a power outlet.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A disabled charging system may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle in an uncharged state, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
An Arcimoto service technician will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jun 2022.
22V175000Received 23 Mar 2022. 541 units.
Service Brakes
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Deliverator, 2019-2022 FUV, 2021-2022 Rapid Responder, and 2020-2022 Roadster motorcycles. The brake pressure switch may corrode after exposure to salt and chemicals found in de-icers, causing the brake lights to illuminate constantly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Brake lights that remain illuminated can cause confusion to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to contact Arcimoto to schedule a service appointment to have the brake pressure switch inspected and dielectric grease added to the connection to prevent the brake lights from remaining on. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 May 2022.
21V314000Received 4 May 2021. 255 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The seat belt retractor spool sleeve may be cracked, allowing broken pieces to block the seat belt from retracting.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seat belt that fails to retract increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
A service technician will replace the seat belt retractor, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jul 2021.
21V311000Received 4 May 2021. 261 units.
Hybrid Propulsion System / Inverter
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2021 Rapid Responder, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V834 will need to return for the new remedy.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 May 2021.
21V307000Received 3 May 2021. 261 units.
Steering / Linkages / Arm / Idler and Attachment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 May 2021.
21V242000Received 6 Apr 2021. 252 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery / Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverter’s firmware may allow the vehicle’s battery to shutdown without warning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Arcimoto will notify owners, and will update the firmware, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
Report filed by Arcimoto Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 2021.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Other model years

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Arcimoto Rapid Responder: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/arcimoto/rapid-responder/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Arcimoto Inc

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Arcimoto Rapid Responder?: 2,667 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Arcimoto Rapid Responder have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Arcimoto Rapid Responder, model years 2021 to 2022. 7 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Arcimoto Rapid Responder open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.