NHTSA recall 12V310000
Electrical System · Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Zero motorcycles, Inc. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2012 s, ds, x, xu, and xu-lsm motorcycles. Insufficient weatherproofing may cause a short circuit of the battery management system when subjected to wet conditions, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.
Why it matters: Sudden loss of power can lead to a crash and potential injury or death to the rider.
The fix: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on July 31, 2012.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2012 Zero X
- 2012 Zero XU-LSM
- 2012 Zero Zero Ds
- 2012 Zero Zero S
- 2012 Zero Zero Xu
- Zero X
- Zero XU-LSM
- Zero Zero Ds
- Zero Zero S
- Zero Zero Xu
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Zero X, 2012 Zero Xu-Lsm, 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 12V310000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.