Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V307000 Reported May 3, 2021

Failure mode may cause over steer

Arcimoto Inc · Steering · 261 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V307000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
261
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 3, 2021
Completion Rate
89.49

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Arcimoto Inc dealer and reference recall ID 21V307000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V307000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V307000?

NHTSA recall 21V307000 was issued by Arcimoto Inc on May 3, 2021. It addresses: Failure mode may cause over steer. The recall affects approximately 261 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Arcimoto Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V307000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.