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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V307📅 Jul 2, 2012

2011 Zero DS & 2011 Zero MXD + 7 more recall: lights

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

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. Owners may contact Zero motorcycles at 1-831-438-3500.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V307000
Manufacturer
ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.
Vehicles affected
450
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Owner phone
1-831-438-3500
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 3, 2012
Built
Mar 14, 2011 – Nov 4, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V307 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V307?

2011 Zero DS & 2011 Zero MXD + 7 more. 450 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Zero dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-831-438-3500.