Equipment: electricalRecall 12V-455 · Zero vehicles
ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC. recall 12V-455 covers 315 Zero vehicles for a equipment: electrical problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V455000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 12, 2012 to July 23, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.