Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 17V-145 · Zero vehicles
Zero Motorcycles Inc. recall 17V-145 covers 61 Zero vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V145000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S, DS, and FXS motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may have the wrong vehicle model information, possibly causing the ABS to function improperly.
The risk
If the ABS does not function properly in a braking event, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Zero will notify owners and dealers will reconfigure the HCU, or replace it as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for the recall is SV-ZMC-017-363.
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
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.