Zero Recall 12V455000: Equipment, Electrical

NHTSA recall 12V455000 · announced September 17, 2012 · filed by Zero Motorcycles Inc. · 315 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Zero Zero Ds
• 2012 Zero Zero S

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.