Zero recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero Motorcycles) is recalling certain model year 2012 S and DS motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with a motor encoder position signal that may drift over the extended use of the motorcycle. If the signal drifts outside of the given parameters, the motor controller may shut off, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.
What could happen
A loss of power could lead to a crash and potential injury or death of the rider.
The fix
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motorcycle's motor controller free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles, Inc. at 1-888-786-9376.
Vehicles covered
- Zero Zero Ds 2012
- Zero Zero S 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V455000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 17, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 28, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 315
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 13, 2012 to Jul 23, 2012
- Part
- Equipment › Electrical
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 www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- 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: Electrical system Jul 2, 2012
- Zero recall: Exterior lighting Jun 29, 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.