Zero Recall 18V215000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery

NHTSA recall 18V215000 · announced April 4, 2018 · filed by Zero Motorcycles Inc. · 218 units affected

The problem

Zero Motorcycles (Zero) is recalling all 2012 Zero S, Zero DS, and Zero DSP (Police) motorcycles. Cell pouches in the battery packs may wear from contact with the holders, allowing humidity to enter the pouch and cause an electrical short within the battery.

The risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Zero Motorcycles will notify owners and offer them a choice of either the repurchase of their motorcycle or a financial trade-assist towards a newer model year Zero Motorcycles motorcycle. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-018-383. Note: Since owners are advised to no longer ride or charge the affected motorcycles, Zero Motorcycles dealers will arrange for the collection of the affected motorcycle at no charge to the owners.

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

• 2012 Zero Dsp
• 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.