Zero Motorcycles Inc. recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain accessory chain kits, with part numbers 10-08127 and 10-08140. The included installation instructions are incorrect and if followed, may lead to eventual dislocation of the motor shaft magnet while riding.
What could happen
A dislocated motor shaft magnet can cause an unexpected response of the motor, including a shift to reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new motor with a pre-placed sprocket chain kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-023-014.
Vehicles covered
- Zero Motorcycles Inc. Accessory Chain Kit
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23E074000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Zero Motorcycles Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 3, 2023
- Owners notified
- Oct 31, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 306
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 28, 2016 to Oct 3, 2023
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- SV-RCL-023-014
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.nhtsa.gov.
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.