2012 Zero X & 2012 Zero XU-LSM + 3 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
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. Owners may contact Zero motorcycles, inc. At 1-888-786-9376.
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
- 12V310000
- Manufacturer
- ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 254
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Owner phone
- 1-888-786-9376
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 31, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may contact The National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go toHTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.