Disc: caliperRecall 13V-329 · Zero vehicles
Zero Motorcycles Inc. recall 13V-329 covers 268 Zero vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V329000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S and DS motorcycles. On the affected motorcycles, the front caliper mounting bolts are susceptible to corrosion which could lead to their cracking and possible fracture.
The risk
If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. This could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front caliper bolts. The recall BEGAN ON August 16, 2013. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 7, 2011 to March 8, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.