NHTSA recall 12V455000

Equipment · Zero Motorcycles Inc.

September 17, 2012report date

315units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: A loss of power could lead to a crash and potential injury or death of the rider.

The fix: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Zero Zero Ds, 2012 Zero Zero S.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V455000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.