Zero recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Zero motorcycles, inc. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 s, xu, and ds motorcycles, model year 2011 mxd, and xd motorcycles and 2012 x motorcycles. The brake light switch at the front brake lever may not activate until significant brake lever travel occurs.
What could happen
The brake light may not activate when a moderate amount of front brake is applied. As such, motorists traveling behind the motorcycle may not be alerted when an affected motorcycle is slowing down, which could lead to a possible crash and potential injury or death to the rider.
The fix
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake system brake-light switch free of charge. The safety recall began on august 3, 2012. Owners may contact zero motorcycles at 1-831-438-3500.
Vehicles covered
- Zero Ds 2011
- Zero Mxd 2011
- Zero S 2011
- Zero X 2012
- Zero Xd 2011
- Zero Xu 2011
- Zero Zero Ds 2012
- Zero Zero S 2012
- Zero Zero Xu 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V307000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 29, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 3, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 450
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 14, 2011 to Nov 4, 2011
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Zero recall: Electrical system Dec 18, 2013
- Zero recall: Electrical system Jun 20, 2013
- Zero recall: Hybrid propulsion system Apr 4, 2018
- Zero recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 30, 2013
- Zero recall: Equipment Sep 17, 2012
- Zero recall: Electrical system Jul 2, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.