Zero Recall 13V635000: Electrical System, Software

NHTSA recall 13V635000 · announced December 18, 2013 · filed by Zero Motorcycles Inc. · 667 units affected

The problem

Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 XU, S, DS, and model year 2013 FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor.

The risk

A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Zero will notify owners, and dealers will update the controller firmware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9376.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Zero Ds
• 2012 Zero Dsp
• 2013 Zero Fx
• 2013 Zero S
• 2013 Zero Xu
• 2012 Zero Zero Ds
• 2012 Zero Zero S
• 2012 Zero Zero Xu

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