Zero recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2013 FX motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2013, through May 21, 2013; and model year 2013 XU motorcycles manufactured January 16, 2013, through May 20, 2013. A manufacturing defect with the sealant material in the battery may allow water to penetrate the battery and contact the cells.
What could happen
Water penetration into the battery may lead to corrosion of the cells, possibly resulting in a rapid temperature increase and off-gassing of the cells' electrolyte which may cause a burn to the rider.
The fix
Zero will notify owners and dealers will replace the battery modules, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Owners may contact Zero motorcycles at 1-888-786-9376.
Vehicles covered
- Zero Fx 2013
- Zero Xu 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V257000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 20, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jun 26, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 128
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 28, 2013 to May 21, 2013
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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: Electrical system Oct 15, 2020
- Zero recall: Equipment Nov 28, 2017
- Zero recall: Exterior lighting Aug 22, 2016
- Zero recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 12, 2014
- Zero recall: Electrical system Dec 18, 2013
- 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.