Zero recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Zero motorcycles, inc. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2012 s, ds, x, xu, and xu-lsm motorcycles. Insufficient weatherproofing may cause a short circuit of the battery management system when subjected to wet conditions, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.
What could happen
Sudden loss of power can lead to a crash and potential injury or death to the rider.
The fix
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 31, 2012. Owners may contact zero motorcycles, inc. At 1-888-786-9376.
Vehicles covered
- Zero X 2012
- Zero Xu-Lsm 2012
- Zero Zero Ds 2012
- Zero Zero S 2012
- Zero Zero Xu 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V310000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 2, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 254
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Notes
Customers may contact The National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go toHTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Zero recall: Exterior lighting Jun 29, 2012
- Zero recall: Hybrid propulsion system Apr 4, 2018
- Zero recall: Electrical system Dec 18, 2013
- Zero recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 30, 2013
- Zero recall: Equipment Sep 17, 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.