NHTSA recall 12V455000
Equipment › Electrical
Zero Zero DS and 1 more
Reported Sep 17, 2012315 vehicles affectedZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.Built Jan 13, 2012 – Jul 23, 2012
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.