NHTSA Recall 13V635000
Filed by Zero Motorcycles Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2013-12-18. An estimated 667 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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
A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.