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NHTSA recall 14V119000

Engine And Engine Cooling · Zero Motorcycles Inc.

March 12, 2014report date
94units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Zero motorcycles, Inc. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2014 zero sr motorcycles manufactured December 30, 2013, through February 20, 2014, 2014 zero s motorcycles manufactured December 26, 2013, through February 18, 2014, zero ds motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and 2014 zero fx motorcycles manufactured January 14, 2014, through January 27, 2014. Due to a possible…

Why it matters: If the rotor contacts the stator, the motor could seize, locking up the rear wheel which could increase the risk of a crash.

The fix: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will test the motor and if it fails testing, replace it, free of charge. The recall began in April 11, 2014.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Zero Ds, 2014 Zero Fx, 2014 Zero S, 2014 Zero Sr.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V119000.

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