2013 Zero DS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2013 Zero DS. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2013 Zero DS. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Suspension
Bought used 2013 zero DS. Bike would emit noise while coming to a stop that sounded like rubbing metal but could not determine source. Now I'm pretty sure it was the forks. Was adjusting suspension and discovered fork oil leaking out of left fork at the bottom after short ride. Fortunately, able to…
Bought used 2013 zero DS. Bike would emit noise while coming to a stop that sounded like rubbing metal but could not determine source. Now I'm pretty sure it was the forks. Was adjusting suspension and discovered fork oil leaking out of left fork at the bottom after short ride. Fortunately, able to clean up oil before it got on front rotor. Leaked a teaspoon amount in a short time. Discovered that this was a common problem with web search, that could lead to fork becoming loose (see youtube video in first link). http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3790.0 http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6487.0 http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3784.0 bike only has 4K miles on it. oil on rotor IS a safety issue, bike braking performance will diminish. Fork oil leaking out of fork can affect handling, which may result in a crash. Fork become loose could result in a crash.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10219120Cypher II Firmware Update Notice
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