NHTSA recall 12V307000
Exterior Lighting · Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Zero motorcycles, Inc. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 s, xu, and ds motorcycles, model year 2011 mxd, and xd motorcycles and 2012 x motorcycles. The brake light switch at the front brake lever may not activate until significant brake lever travel occurs.
Why it matters: The brake light may not activate when a moderate amount of front brake is applied. As such, motorists traveling behind the motorcycle may not be alerted when an affected motorcycle is slowing down, which could lead to a possible crash and potential injury or death to the rider.
The fix: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake system brake-light switch free of charge. The safety recall began on August 3, 2012.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2011 Zero DS
- 2011 Zero MXD
- 2011 Zero S
- 2011 Zero XD
- 2011 Zero XU
- 2012 Zero X
- 2012 Zero Zero Ds
- 2012 Zero Zero S
- 2012 Zero Zero Xu
- Zero DS
- Zero MXD
- Zero S
- Zero X
- Zero XD
- Zero XU
- Zero Zero Ds
- Zero Zero S
- Zero Zero Xu
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Zero Ds, 2011 Zero Mxd, 2011 Zero S, 2012 Zero X, 2011 Zero Xd, 2011 Zero Xu, 2012 Zero Zero Ds, 2012 Zero Zero S, 2012 Zero Zero Xu.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V307000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.